Machine Operator

Company Statement Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision.

We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Machine Operator II to join our manufacturing team in Muskogee, OK.

This position will train on day shift and is expected to transition to night shift after training is complete. The regular schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a rotating shift. Other evening and night shifts may be available.

Candidates must have prior machine operator experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Training will focus on operating Graham Packaging equipment, not on basic machine operation fundamentals. This role requires hands-on experience, flexibility, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to safely operate production equipment with minimal supervision.

Qualified candidates will have experience such as:

• Operating production or manufacturing machinery (blow molding, injection molding, packaging, palletizing, filling, or similar equipment)

• Making routine machine adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency

• Monitoring equipment performance and troubleshooting minor issues

• Following safety procedures, quality standards, and production documentation

• Working independently during assigned shifts with minimal supervision

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must be comfortable working around industrial equipment and performing hands-on machine operation.

The Operator is responsible for operating a given number of plastic blow molding machines (including in-line equipment), and makes necessary adjustments or minor repairs to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient and high quality manner. The primary duties of an Operator include:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
• Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
• Monitor HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
• Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
• Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and…