Fabrication - Finisher (Weekend Shift)

Finishing Operator

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.

FINISHING (GLUER) OPERATOR

Our Staunton, VA facility is looking for a Finishing Operator to support our Finishing Department. This position is responsible for set up and maintaining folder/gluer equipment and processes to produce folding cartons.

Locate and load proper stock in preparation for operation

Prepares make-ready feeder, prefold, glue system, final fold, delivery, pack station and inspection system

Operates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures

Ensures total quality of the job while in operation

Maintains the machine and area in accordance with the standard operation procedures

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Mechanical aptitude

Must be able to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes; safety glasses, steel toed-shoes, ear plugs and cut resistant gloves. Per our quality standards, you must also wear a hair-net

High School Diploma/GED OR At least three years of professional working experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment, preferred folding carton manufacturing experience

Mechanical

Position will either work a 12-hour shift (day or night) which follows a 3-2-2-3 day schedule OR a 10-hour day shift that works 5-days per week; overtime during the week and weekends may be required based on production needs and vacation coverage

At least five years of manufacturing environment, preferred folding carton manufacturing experience and in a position as a gluer (finishing) operator

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.