Finishing Operator

Requisition ID: 5630

Location:

Phoenixville, PA, US, 19460

Department: Manufacturing & Operations

Travel: Up to 25%

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.

Finishing Operator

Job Functions

• Operates gluing machines within a high speed, fast paced environment.

• Sets up and operates straight-line gluers, inner cell, 4 corner and 6 corner gluers; and related peripheral/supporting equipment for the purpose of manufacturing folded and glued carton

• Performs preventative maintenance on gluing machines working in partnership with maintenance department to avoid unnecessary downtime.

• Inspects completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work order specifications, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct variations

• Palletizes finished product in preparation for shipping.

• Keeps daily time and materials usage reports and records information in SAP

• Disassembles machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools

• Assist temporary employees with understanding task assignments while - Reinforcing SQF standards and Graphic Packaging Internationals core values.

Machine brand types used: Post, International, Bobst 110, Jagenburg 90-115-105, Window machines: Heibert Schroder, Staude Gladiator and Kohmann

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

• High Mechanical aptitude, prior technician experience in a manufacturing environment a plus

• Experience in the paper manufacturing or folding carton industry preferred

• Must be flexible with work schedule; 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).

• Intermediate Level Computer skills

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

• Possess a strong work ethic

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)

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia