Cup Operator

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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.

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$1500 RETENTION BONUS BEING OFFERED

The Cup Operator will perform various cup machine related duties such as roll changes, maintain ink and fluid levels, minor mechanical adjustments as required to run efficiently. In addition, perform and complete other work as assigned by supervisor. All employees must follow all of Graphic Packaging International’s safety procedures and policies.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

• Follow production schedule: Receive production schedule from supervisor. Inspect orders listed on assigned machines to determine what prints are currently running and what print changes will occur during shift. Notify Warehouse to bring in needed rolls or blank carts as necessary.
• Prepare 3-4 cup machines for production: Clean mandrel turret. Inspect electrical cabinet and confirm proper settings and conditions exist for production. Use lift to load sidewall paper and use the lift connected to the machine to load the bottom stock. Load blanks on table for blank fed machine. Prepare new roll by taping edges. Thread the rolls through the feeders.
• Startup machines: Push jog button on both sides of the bottom maker to produce cups for the gripper, mandrel, and paper turrets. When cups begin feeding into the cup tube, push the run button to begin production. Record roll/blank cart numbers, linear feet run, time of roll/blank cart change, and the case number in which roll changes take place on the Production Report.
• Maintain fluid levels: Maintain and stock adcote, mineral oil, and silicone levels as necessary.
• Troubleshoot: Clean machine tooling as needed. Make temperature adjustments as specified by guidelines. Facilitate testing as necessary. When notified of leaker problem, follow leaker correction procedure. For large problems, notify Maintenance by using the intercom and turning on the machine’s maintenance light.
• Maintain Setting for Prints: Keep machine and area clean. Wipe off oil, ink, paper dust, and poly deposits in and around the machine. Use the air hose to blow out paper and oil buildup. Keep floor free of oil and paper dust. Keep area clear of hazards. Empty barrels by dumping cups, blanks and paper scrap in dumpsters or in shredders where applicable.
• Housekeeping: Keep machine and area clean. Wipe off oil, ink, paper dust, and poly deposits in and around the machine. Use the air hose to blow out paper and oil buildup. Keep floor free of oil and paper dust. Keep area clear of hazards. Empty barrels by dumping cups, blanks and paper scrap in dumpsters or in shredders where applicable.
• Cover for other Cup Operators: Operate the machines of other cup operators while they take their breaks, if there is no break person.
  Monthly Cleaning: Follow given machine cleaning checklist. Notify supervisor, maintenance or group leader of any problem(s) discovered. Turn checklist into supervisor.
• Responsible for assuring production of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to frequently and safely carry and lift scrap buckets of approximately 30 lbs. Must be willing to work overtime. and stand continuously is required.

TRAINING PROVIDED: On-the-job training provided by a designated trainer. Training period is approximately 6 - 8 weeks and will be on DAY SHIFT.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• 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 11 paid company holidays each year
  
  

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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 Poster, EEO is the Law.