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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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Printing 1st Press Operator - 11pm-7am (Sunday night 11pm - Friday morning 7am)

• Eligible for $2,000 Hiring Bonus*

(Direct Hire ONLY)

Wage: Starting at $36.59, automatic raises every 6 months till you reach top pay, then annual raises thereafter. Additional $1.50 for shift differential. Top rate $44.07

Job Title: Printing 1st Press Operator

Shift: Nights 11pm-7am

Position Purpose:

Operates assigned and support equipment, including extruders, printers, metalizers, laminators, cutters, and gluers in a safe and efficient manner by performing make-ready and ensuring that production and quality levels meet established standards.

Independent judgment is necessary.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices. Able to monitor area for safety hazards, as well as secure area during an emergency.

• Must be proficient in all 2nd Pressman duties.

• Must remain proficient in all Press Operator duties

• Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards. Actively supports and uses quality control procedures (including SAP) that are in place.

• Operates assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner and is responsible for shift production

• Directs activities of team operating assigned equipment when required.

• Identifies and resolves process and equipment problems, while continually striving to develop and implement improvements.

• Notifies management of potential problems and offers solutions to same.

• Prepares accurate production, inventory, and material usage reports.

• Performs and directs make-ready on assigned equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance as required.

• Displays work habits that set example for peers

• Trains new employees in proper operating procedure.

• Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas.

• 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 AIB/5S and other company standards.

• Must be supportive of GPI's Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).

• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.

• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required. Conditions frequently involve noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals

Graphic Packaging International is on a 7-day continuous operation. Must be able to work overtime as required.

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 + 10 paid company holidays each year

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

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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