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Graham Packaging Company•Spring Garden Township, PA

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Machine Operator based in York, Pennsylvania. This night-shift role operates plastic blow-molding machines and in-line or auxiliary equipment, making necessary adjustments and minor repairs to produce containers safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule, including every other weekend. Pay is weekly, starting at $24.20 per hour, with an additional $3.00 night-shift differential. The position may require limited travel. The Operator follows and enforces company safety, health, quality, GMP, and other policies and procedures. The role includes monitoring processing conditions and product quality, performing or assisting with mold, insert, and color changes, basic processing, minor troubleshooting, and assigned preventive maintenance. The Operator also maintains housekeeping and documentation, communicates production information across shifts, supports coworkers and maintenance personnel, and helps train new Operators. Graham describes itself as a people-, planet-, and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. Its Blue Culture emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, learning, and respect.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within provided instructions, routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
Operate plastic blow-molding machines and auxiliary equipment safely and produce containers to quality standards.
Perform or assist with mold, insert, and color changes on the production line.
Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow-molding machines to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
Perform Utility position tasks during slow periods or as needed.
Monitor resin, dryer, material-handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions, where applicable.
Conduct timely quality checks against established product standards.
Assist Operators and maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance work.
Maintain the work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
Complete and file required documentation accurately and on time.
Coordinate production-line support with the Production Shift Supervisor to accomplish line objectives.
Verify material usage against standards.
Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line; notify leads and supervisors about major problems or questions.
Operate equipment to minimize scrap generation and maximize use of regrind and purge within customer specifications, where applicable.
Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
Communicate processing information to designated personnel on the incoming shift and assist other Operators as needed.
Assist in training new Operators.