Feeder 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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OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation. We are seeking candidates to join our Elk Grove Village, IL team. We're recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all job postings. This job posting is for a Feeder Operator with a pay range of $24.25 to $27.09/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, LifeLock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tabaco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

Please review all job postings and apply for each position you feel you're qualified and would like to be considered for.

JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is responsible for the loading of blank sheets onto printing press. Feeder is also responsible for assisting the press crew with preparation, maintenance and running of press. They must understand and align business operations and cutting department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsible for loading printing presses with stock, also working with PEAK and SAP, to insure proper inventory control.
• Responsible for checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Feeder Operator is responsible for reconciling all sheeted materials needed for each job.
• Upon completion of current running job, Feeder Operators duties are to assist with preparation of next job to be printed (press make ready).
• Responsible for any duties assigned by 1st Press Operator to keep printing press running.
• Assist with monthly cleaning of press (ERM'S).

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Floor helper experience preferred but not required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Need to have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude a plus.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.

• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.

• Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:

• While press is running, position requires physical ability to pull loaded pallet from press (weighing between 1500 and 2000 lbs.) with battery powered hand truck.

• Requires physical ability to lift and carry ink buckets (up to 35 lbs.). Buckets are carried up stairs (3ft.) and lifted approximately 4 ft. high.

• Requires lifting stacks of sheets (20-30 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.

• Machines, Tools, and Equipment

• Basic computer knowledge, Printing press, powered hand truck.

• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

SAFE QUALITY FOOD RESPONSIBILITES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• 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.

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.