Feeder-Catcher-Sorter

Requisition ID: 6004

Location:

Phoenixville, PA, US, 19460

Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

Travel: No Travel Required

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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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Description : Finishing – Feeder/Take Off

Job Functions

Under the direct supervision of the Finishing Manager this position provides assistance to the Operator in running quality cartons to customer specifications, at the fastest possible speed. This position also performs other related production duties as assigned by the Finishing Manager and/or management.

• Visually inspect each load for damage or other non-conforming conditions.

• Keeps the hopper loaded and ensures the cartons are pulled through the feeder section properly.

• Ensures new stock is delivered in a timely manner to keep the machine running and to watch for machine jams.

• Perform in-Process inspections by visually inspecting cartons as they are loaded into the machine.

• Places off quality cartons in the bins to be weighed and scrapped by the Operator.

• Assist the Operator in running quality cartons to customer specifications at the fastest possible speed.

• Visually inspect cartons before feeding to ensure that the proper item is being fed and that there are no noticeably defective cartons being fed.

• Perform checks for all defects, damaged cartons, and mixing. The Feeder should feed by die position whenever possible.

• Facilitate proper positioning of cartons in the feed hopper by fanning out or pre-breaking scores as necessary to ensure that cartons are being pulled through feed properly.

• Ensure new stock (WIP to be glued/windowed/labeled) is delivered in a timely manner to keep the machine running.

• Observes defects, jams, and all unsafe conditions.

• Verifies the case count is correct.

• Assures cartons fit and there is no damage in cases.

• Reports unsafe conditions to the Operator, Department Manager, or Management Team.

• Assist Operators during machine down time for clean-up and resolution.

• Performs other related productions duties as assigned by the Finishing Manager or Management.

Required Skills

• Must be flexible; willing to work other shifts, overtime and weekends

• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, visual acuity (Near and Far).

• Stack of carton typically weighing up to 35lbs pounds taken from press at waist level and packed in box.

• Possess a strong work ethic

• Desire to work additional hours (overtime).

Required Experience

• Two years or more of recent manufacturing or machine operator work experience & mechanical aptitude,

• High School diploma or GED required

• Mechanical/technical aptitude

• Entry Level Computer skills

Pay Range: -

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. 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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF_eeo_is_the_law_federal_poster.pdf)

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