PreMake Ready Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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. A World of Difference. Made Possible. JOB SUMMARY: The Person who occupies this position is responsible for setting up jobs on the Bobst Presses. This involves putting together blankers and strippers. PreMake Ready Specialist understand and align business operations and Finishing 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 setting up the stripper. This involves taping the vinyl on the Pre make ready table and adjusting pins where necessary to assure 100% stripping. Responsible for cutting wood blocks to be used if they are not cut as needed for the job. Responsible for setting up the blanker. This involves taping the vinyl to the Pre make ready table and accurately affixing blocks where needed to insure high speed blanking. Responsible for putting away vinyl’s and keeping proper inventory control through job number. Responsible for assisting the lead person or press operators when needed. General housekeeping as needed. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: Manufacturing experience preferred Must be flexible: able to work other shifts, overtime and Saturdays when needed. Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have mechanical aptitude. 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 and visual activities that are commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job: Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing frames into chases, pulling frames, stooping to make adjustments, visual acuity (near). Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job: Assisting press operators requires the ability to load the frames, weighing approximately 150 lbs., in to the cutting press. Pulling the frames from the chase or the machine by hand. The frames weigh approximately 50 - 70 lbs. Lifting empty pallets, weighing 25 - 40 lbs. each, and placing them at the end of the press. Inside conditions, extremes of heat (seasonal), humidity, noise, hazards and dust. Use of Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software: Bobst Cutting Press, electric hand truck, screwdriver, grinders, drill, welding equipment and other various tools. 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. Competitive Pay 401(k) w/employer matching Health & Welfare Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Short and Long-Term Disability Life 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. 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