Finishing Operator

Graphic Packaging International

Solon, OH

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$42/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**About Graphic**

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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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Sets up and operates straight-line gluers and related peripheral/supporting equipment for the purpose of manufacturing folded and glued cartons. Keep building in clean and orderly condition and to assist in the SQF Audits while maintaining SQF standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Observes automatic feeding, folding, and gluing of cartons to detect machine malfunctions

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

• Packs finished product into corrugate boxes

• Palletizes finished product

• Prints labels

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

• Performs Preventative Maintenance

• 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.

• Perform housekeeping duties

• Installs and adjust guide assemblies, forming bars, and folding mechanisms according to box blank dimensions and work order specifications, using hand tools

• Moves controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls, to synchronize speed of machine components, and to adjust pressure of the glue

• Adjusts machine controls to correct variations

• Monitors pressure of the glue

• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

**Required Skills and Experience**

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**Required Skills**

• Basic computer skills, data entry

• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors

• Familiar with SQF compliance standards

• Familiar with Food defense compliance standards

• Has mechanical aptitude

**Required Experience**

• High School Diploma, GED

• Prior experience operating plant machinery - preferrably in a lead capacity

**Physical Demands:**

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lb.

• Occasional climbing, stooping, bending and overhead reaching.

• Frequent standing and walking.

• Fine hand manipulation.

• Grasping and gripping.

• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

• Color vision needed to detect inappropriate color of product.

**GPI Benefits Program**

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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 + 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.

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