Press Helper

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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. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds 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 25000 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 industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of wed love to hear from you.

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Job Title: Press Helper

Location: Graphic Packaging International-Omaha Production Department

Type of Position: Full time-Hourly

Position Purpose:

To assist the Press Operator in any way needed to maximize speed and production

Job Functions:

Responsible for setting up the feeder end of the press

Check roll size and roll basis weight at press.

Make roll press ready.

Have cylinders made-ready and ink at the press prior to changeover.

Keep the press unwind loaded with paper.

Maintain high degree of housekeeping in and around assigned area and work safely at position.

Cut down make readies and scrap before the end of the shift.

Dispose of outer wrap and scrap in proper place; empty trash; sweep floors; return ink to ink room.

Clean printing plates before returning them to the mounting room.

Assist other press crew members with press changeovers and other tasks.

Assist mounter in mounting room.

Once qualified assist in the instruction and training of new press helpers.

Job Specifications:

High School diploma or GED.

Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Minimum of 1 year working within printing preferred

Ability to work a 12-hour shift; Ability to fulfill overtime requirements as necessary to ensure production requirements are met as well as shut-down and start-up requirements before and after the completion of the shift

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. This includes lifting to 50 lbs; Lifting 85 lbs. to an elevation of 6 ft. (2-person job)

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• 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 toSQFrelated procedures.
• Participate inSQFRoot Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaintsSQFaudits validation and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafeSQFconditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

GPIs 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 and abides by all applicable federal state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability please contact your Human Resources representative or email .