Operator II - D Shift Starting at $23/hour

Graham Packaging Company•Altavista, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring an Operator based in Altavista, Virginia. The Operator runs plastic blow molding machines and associated in-line equipment, making adjustments and minor repairs to produce containers safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The role includes monitoring materials and processing systems, conducting quality checks, helping with equipment and mold changes, performing preventative maintenance and minor troubleshooting, and maintaining production documentation and housekeeping standards. The posting describes the opportunity as a night shift working from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., although it also refers to it as a day shift opportunity. The Operator works with production staff, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and other operators to meet line objectives, support repairs, communicate shift information, and train new operators. Limited travel may be required. The stated starting pay is $23 per hour; final compensation depends on individual qualifications and experience.

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 effective communication 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 given instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate and contribute to group objectives, including proactively helping others.

Responsibilities

Operate plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment safely and to quality standards.
Follow and enforce safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies and procedures.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities.
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, dryers, 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 preventative maintenance.
Maintain the work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
Complete and file required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff.
Verify material usage against standards.
Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line and notify leads or supervisors about major problems or questions.
Operate equipment to minimize generation and maximize consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap 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.