Job Description

Offset Printing Press Operator

Chicago, IL

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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 Details

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Position Summary

To safely operate & maintain an Offset Printing Press in order to efficiently & effectively manufacture folding cartons. Responsible for production performance and crew management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Production management to include:

• Machine setup, adjustments, make readies

• Troubleshooting of machine and/or quality issues

• Adherence to maintenance schedule

• Completion of required product and process audits

• Exchange of information with shifts prior to/following work shift

• Adherence to quality specifications

• Identification of product/process enhancements to improve efficiencies, reduce downtime & spoilage

• Production schedule output and timeframes

• Crew management to include:

• Training of crew members to ensure job duties are performed efficiently and effectively

• Enforcing compliance with company policies (i.e., GMP/AIB/Safety)

• Maintaining n clean and safe work area

• Effectively leading work crew to meet production goals

• Attend team meetings.

• Actively participate in and support sample production runs.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of printing concepts

• Must have good communication skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment & quality issues

• Ability to train new team members

Education and Experience

• Must have 5+ years of printing experience as either Operator I or Operator II with related job duties and responsibilities

• Post-secondary education in printing technologies, etc. preferred

• General Math skills

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand and work 12-hour rotating work shifts to include holidays and weekends

• Must be able to differentiate colors

• Ability to push 75 lbs.

• Ability to do repetitive work

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. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com .

Requisition: 15536

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