Sheeter Operator (12-Hour Continuous Schedule / 6PM-6AM)

Graphic Packaging Careers•Wayne, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for various industries. They produce packaging for well-known brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. GPI is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and innovation. With over 25,000 employees globally across more than 130 locations, GPI is committed to environmental responsibility and offers competitive compensation and benefits. This role is within the Sheeting Department and offers opportunities for career advancement through on-the-job training and job progression, aiming to build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry.

Requirements

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or similar environment preferred.
Prior experience using a clamp truck required.
Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred.
Excellent attendance.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends for coverage and be punctual while doing so.
Standing continuously, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
Ability to squat, reach above shoulder and walk frequently.
Ability to bend/stoop, climb, reach at waist or lower, twist, stretch, carry, kneel, grasp, fingering, crouching, and push/pull (force up to 38 lbs.) occasionally.
Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis.
Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis.
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis.
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises.
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Unwind roll stock and cut into sheets for printing.
Understand and align business operations and the Department to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
Drive clamp truck for the purposes of unloading and loading truck, storing and staging of roll stock.
Operate the Sheeter to cut roll stock to required sheet size.
Set up machine from roll stand to delivery.
Ensure that correct sheet length is logged in.
Remove cut loads from machine and place in staging/sheeted WIP area.
Achieve target speed curve for run speeds.
Run machine at or above standard average speed.
Ensure that paper is not piled under the knife blade at the end of shift.
Ensure that all daily management boards, dashboards, housekeeping and 5S check lists are completed accordingly for your shift.
Ensure that appropriate contact relief is made, and machine hand-off occurs during shift changes.
Adjusts machines and ensures that all mechanical parts are running smoothly.
Fixes and cleans all machines (Preventive maintenance and other general repairs).
Operate PIVs to transport cut loads in staging/sheeted WIP area.
Empty waste bins and keep machine area clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.