Cutting Operator

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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.

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Job Summary:

Perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the Die Cutter.

All members of the department are expected to work as a team to ensure standards are met in safety, quality, and productivity.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with our policies and procedures
• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
• Make-ready, adjust, and run job as efficiently as possible to meet safety and productivity standards.
• Examine job order to determine quantity to be cut, stock specifications, and special die cutting instructions
• Examine cutting dies for visual defects and apply correcting solution to repair minor defects
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure quality
• Ensure information is communicated between shifts
• Ensure Company Safety, Quality, and Production standards are met
• Perform proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of Die Cutter
• Maintenance duties include stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces and climbing ladders
• Accurately record production metrics through SAP

Job Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude/skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand technical written and verbal instructions
• Strong computer and math skills required
• Ability to accurately distinguish color variation
• Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending and turning
• Prior folding carton experience preferred
• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, when necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional bending, reaching, twisting and stooping
• Occasional squatting and kneeling for cleaning and clearing jams
• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish color

PAY RANGE: $25.61 - $37.96

GPI's Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) w/employer matching

• Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Various Voluntary benefits

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.