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Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International

Press Operator

Kingston Springs, TN +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Serves as a printer operator or printing feeder tasks.  

    JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Read order jacket, confirm size, style and copy information.
    • Sets-up register and hang/bends plates for job start-up.
    • Adds ink, water and proper coding to printing equipment.
    • Verifies stock is sufficient with regard to quality and quantity during job runs.
    • Understanding of different tolerances for the quality of job runs.
    • Runs and monitors sheet run.
    • Maintains a clean and safe working area.
    • Reports defects/safety concerns of equipment or material to Lead Operator and or Manager.
    • Assists with the completion of checklist and other production reporting requirements.
    • Understanding of quality manual and work instructions for printing operations.
    • Provides breaks for Lead man and Feeder.
    • Reports all food safety and quality problems to the Department Lead, Manager or Quality Team.
    • May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Previous experience as a Printing Feeder.
    • Ability to read basic measurement tools and ability to read and follow proper work instructions.
    • Knowledge of coding and water-based inks.
    • Experience in performing preventative maintenance with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
    • Strong mechanical aptitude/skills
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision
    • Ability to understand technical written and verbal instructions
    • Strong computer and math skills required
    • Ability to accurately distinguish color variation
    • Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
    • Solid verbal and written communication skills
    • Frequent lifting (up to 75 pounds), bending and turning
    • Prior folding carton experience preferred

    Required Skills Required Experience


    At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.


    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 EEO is the Law Poster.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • Locations
    Newton, IA • Omaha, NE • Kingston Springs, TN