Sheeter Operator

Graphic Packaging•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for various consumer goods. They are seeking candidates for multiple positions at their Food Service folding carton manufacturing operation in Chicago, IL. This specific posting is for a Sheeter Operator. The company emphasizes career advancement through on-the-job training and a promotion-from-within program. They offer a comprehensive benefits package and are committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and community involvement.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience preferred.
Must have physical coordination to operate forklift.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of basic machinery, tools, equipment, basic computer knowledge, and fork truck experience preferred.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Need to have basic math skills.
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance), carrying (same as lifting), pushing (empty pallets onto sheeter), pulling (loaded pallets from sheeter), stooping, bending, reaching, handling (removing sheeted material), ability to communicate with supervisor.
While sheeter is running, position requires physical ability to remove pallet from sheeter with the use of a fork truck.
Requires lifting stacks of sheets (20-30 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.
Requires physical ability to frequently climb stairs.
Requires moving rolls up to 7500 lbs. using an easy mover to assist operator.
Reading and understanding computer screen or other electronic devices.
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

Nice To Haves

Sheeting and/or paper board experience preferred but not required.
Mechanical aptitude a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operations of sheeting equipment.
Following the current control plan specifications and matrix requirements.
Entering rolls into RFGEN and SAP as well as reconciling all sheeted material, to insure proper inventory control.
Maintaining production goals within the department and specific machine.
Performing Quality checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
Responsible for all make readies, change overs, back side printing on equipment.
Ensuring all control plan specification requirements are met, including caliper, de-curl, and sheets square, checkering, etc.
Responsible for housekeeping and maintenance work orders, such as belt replacement.
Must be able to obtain fork truck certification.
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.