Press Helper
Job Location:
Shelbyville, TN - USA
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Job Summary
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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.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Role: Press Technician
$1500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires
Starting At $20.65
$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift
Description:
Prepare rolls for printing and ensure ink and printing plates are ready for the Press Operator to use. Duties also include: keeping the area clean assisting the Press Operator with changeovers working in a safe manner and obeying all safety rules. Understand and align business operations through execution of the role exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPI business cultural financial and operational objectives.
WORK DEVICE:
Mops knives printing shafts printing cylinders printing plates parts cleaning tank pneumatic hoses ice blaster
EDUCATION PREFERRED:
High School Diploma or GED
TRAINING PROVIDED:
On the job training provided by a trained Press Technician
- Work within and adhere to GPIs core values of Integrity Respect Accountability Relationships and Teamwork.
- Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner; Be actively engaged in safety programs.
- Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety sanitation and quality standards.
- Check size and basis weight of rolls at the press.
- Make rolls press ready.
- Dispose of outer wrap and scrap in proper areas.
- Assist other Press Helpers as needed.
- Have cylinders made ready and ink at the press prior to changeover.
- Keep the press unwind loaded with paper at all times.
- Assist Press Operator with changeover keeping ink and cylinders prepped.
- Return ink to ink room.
- Cut down make-readies and delta scrap before the end of the shift.
- Clean printing plates before returning them to the mounting room.
- Help mounter in mounting room.
- Communicate effectively with oncoming shift.
- Once qualified instruct and train other Press Helpers.
- Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
- Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.
- Assist with all shut-down and start-up procedures
- Assist in other areas or perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor
- Basic mechanical skills. Must have the skills necessary to perform technical tasks.
- Able to work in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
- Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without accommodation. This includes: Walking or standing for extended periods of time up to 12-hours; Lifting to 50lbs; Carrying to 30 lbs.; Lowering to 30 lbs. from a height of 4 feet; Lifting to 85 lbs. to height of 6 feet
- (2-person job); Visual acuity and depth perception; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.
TIME OF OPERATION:
12 Hour shifts working alternately (36) and (48) hour weeks with four (15) minute breaks and one (25) minute lunch. A/B shifts work from 7 am to 7 pm. C/D shifts work from 7 pm to 7 am.
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 to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints SQF audits validation and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions 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 .
About Company
Graphic Packaging is a leader in consumer packaging solutions including folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, cooking solutions and multipack machinery.
