Cutting Operator Assistant

Cutting Operator Assistant

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.

Primary Responsibilities and Skills:

• Ensure information is communicated between shifts
• Ensure company safety, quality, and production standards are met
• Maintenance duties include stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces, and climbing ladders
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment
• Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and debug to finalize majority of machine lines required in house or at the customer’s facility
• Thorough attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations
• Visual color discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good attendance
• Strong leadership abilities

Background / Experience: Manufacturing experience preferred

Qualification Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma preferred, technical school education, or equivalent. Heavy mechanical/operator level skills in a manufacturing environment. Two years of related manufacturing focus experience in a converting facility or similar type preferred. Must have knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic components. Trained knowledge in mechanical assembly standards, engineering standards, or other applicable procedures and parts flow. Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Language Skills: 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.

Mathematical Skills: 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.

Reasoning Ability: 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.

Essential Job Functions Include the Following:

• Work Schedule: Frequent overtime is required.
• Physical Demands: Sitting, walking or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. Awkward and/or repetitive movements. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment. Work in areas of fluctuating temperature. Flexibility to work any shift.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to dust, fumes, heat, cold, vibration, toxic conditions, and potential work hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves) is required. Other PPE may be required for specific tasks.

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.