Set-up, Change-over, and Troubleshooting experience required.
The finishing machine operator is responsible for the operation of their assigned gluing machine. While operating that machine, they are responsible to run quality cartons at or above target run speeds while minimizing waste and downtime. The machine operator is the leader of the crew and oversees the activities of the operator assistants (feeder / packers) working on that machine. The operator must obtain and review the job ticket for items, quantities, caliper of the board and any special instruction that is informational for running the order. The case packing specification must also be reviewed to make sure that all the instructions are clear and concise prior to running the order. The operator is responsible for ensuring that all make readies are put on as quickly as possible. The operator inspects for product quality including: folded score caliper, proper gluing and stacking, carton and score alignment, case fit and ensures that the machine is in good running condition. The operator ensures that the Leary glue and mix detection system is constantly functioning correctly. The operator is also responsible for shutting down the machine if it is to be left unattended. This position reports to the Finishing Lead, Shift Supervisor, and Finishing Manager.
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.
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