Press Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers•Sioux Falls, SD

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. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Position Summary To safely operate & maintain a Flexo Graphic Printing Press in order to efficiently & effectively manufacture folding cartons. Responsible for production performance and crew management.

Requirements

In-depth understanding of printing concepts
Must have good communication skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to troubleshoot equipment & quality issues
Ability to train new team members
Must have 5+ years of printing experience as either Operator I or Operator II with related job duties and responsibilities
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
General Math skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and work 12-hour rotating work shifts to include holidays and weekends
Must be able to differentiate colors.
Ability to push 75 lbs.
Ability to do repetitive work

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in printing technologies, etc. preferred

Responsibilities

Machine setup, adjustments, make readies
Troubleshooting of machine and/or quality issues
Adherence to maintenance schedule
Completion of required product and process audits
Exchange of information with shifts prior to/following work shift
Adherence to quality specifications
Identification of product/process enhancements to improve efficiencies, reduce downtime & spoilage
Production schedule output and timeframes
Training of crew members to ensure job duties are performed efficiently and effectively
Enforcing compliance with company policies (i.e., GMP/AIB/Safety)
Maintaining n clean and safe work area
Effectively leading work crew to meet production goals
Attend team meetings.
Actively participate in and support sample production runs.
Other job duties as assigned.