Cutting Operator (Perry, GA, US, 31069)

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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Position Summary:

Operate and maintain the Rotary/Platen cutter

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain the Rotary/Platen cutter.
• Continuous walking, standing, constant pulling and turning movements that are associated with moving the cartons across an air table.
• Responsible for positioning 5000-pound rolls of paper at the unwind station using an air pallet. Duties also include frequently positioning rolls with a forklift.
• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists.
• Completes quality checks on rolls before mounting on cutter.
• Sets up and maintains auto splicing unit.
• Enter production order into RFGEN.
• Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors and presents data-based solutions in keeping with continuous Improvement Objectives.
• Makes roll size change adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department manager.
• Understands and monitors the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment.
• Assist Finishing Area as needed and when possible, to improve and optimize up-time, productivity, waste and quality.
• Completes preventative and routine maintenance on splicer unit to include: oiling, greasing and cleaning.
• Must be willing to accept training and feedback as needed (for compliance with job requirements).
• Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice.

  Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to think “outside the box” and collect and utilize data in decision making.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.

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 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of GPI Forklift Certification

Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.

Pay Range: -

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 [email protected] . 

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