Die Cutting Operator

Department:
Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

Travel:
No Travel Required

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, food service, 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.

Sets up and operates machine to cut folding cartons by performing the following duties.

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Review job ticket.
• Conduct pre‑make ready as required.
• Setting‑up die, counter plates, stripping section and press.
• Pulling front trim as required.
• Clean counter plates and strip down dies that are locked up.
• Clean area around press.
• Perform maintenance as required.
• Deliver cut cartons to finishing department.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1‑3 years related experience and/or training

• Basic Skills:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
• Complex Problem Solving

• Must be able to work 8‑hour shifts plus overtime as required.
• Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

• Standing: 34‑66% of time
• Walking: 34‑66% of time
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently with a force of 10 lbs. Occasionally with a force of 50 lbs. Rarely with a force of 10 lbs.
• Lifting:
  Frequently with a force of 10 lbs. Occasionally with a force of 50 lbs. Rarely with a force of 10 lbs.
• Frequent stair climbing, kneeling, crouching, balance, forward bending/standing, right and left hand coordination.
• Occasional right and left hand grip, elevated work, repetitive squat, repetitive reaching, step ladder climbing, rotation sitting.
• Wear PPE when required:
  Safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection etc.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office equipment.

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets…