Press Operator Assistant

Graphic Packaging Careers•Staunton, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Our Staunton, VA facility to looking for a Press Operator Assistant for our Printing department. This position will be responsible for assisting the Press Operator to make sure the Press is operating in the safest possible manner, and the quality of the product exceeds our customers expectations while performance goals are being achieved.

Requirements

Operate hand jack and electric pallet jack
Operate forklift truck
Operate aerator
Understand Job Jacket information
Complete necessary paperwork
Demonstrate a level of mechanical aptitude necessary to be successful in the position

Responsibilities

Assist in the operation of a multi-unit Sheet Fed Press.
Set up and operate coating unit.
Troubleshoot Quality and Press Issues and resolve.
Keep Press Department Leads and Manager informed of needed machine repairs.
Respond to Pressman with any special request during press make ready, monitors press feed during press runs.
Fill all press chemicals, load inks, put away inks when done with job and refill process inks on press shelf when needed.
Understand the importance of environmental responsibilities and proper disposal of press waste.
Lead crew when needed.
Remove any full AQ/Fountain solution flush water drums from press to Non-Hazardous waste staging area.
Learn how to achieve and maintain proper Ink and Water Balance.
Assist the pressman in any maintenance of the press.
Follow all company safety requirements.
Comply with all company rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company.