Feeder Operator

at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Feeder Operator

Requisition ID: 5444

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007

Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

Travel: No Travel Required

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is responsible for the loading of blank sheets onto printing press. Feeder is also responsible for assisting the press crew with preparation, maintenance and running of press. They must understand and align business operations and cutting department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

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

+ Responsible for loading printing presses with stock, also working with PEAK and SAP, to insure proper inventory control.

+ Responsible for checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.

+ Feeder Operator is responsible for reconciling all sheeted materials needed for each job.

+ Upon completion of current running job, Feeder Operators duties are to assist with preparation of next job to be printed (press make ready).

+ Responsible for any duties assigned by 1st Press Operator to keep printing press running.

+ Assist with monthly cleaning of press (ERM’S).

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

+ Manufacturing experience preferred

+ Floor helper experience preferred but not required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

+ Must be able to speak, read and write English. Need to have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude a plus.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

+ Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

+ Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.

+ Must be willing and able to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.

+ Awkward and/or repetitive movements.

+ Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:

+ While press is running, position requires physical ability to pull loaded pallet from press (weighing between 1500 and 2000 lbs.) with battery powered hand truck.

+ Requires physical ability to lift and carry ink buckets (up to 35 lbs.). Buckets are carried up stairs (3ft.) and lifted approximately 4 ft. high.

+ Requires lifting stacks of sheets (20-30 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.

+ Machines, Tools, and Equipment

+ Basic computer knowledge, Printing press, powered hand truck.

+ Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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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. (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\eeo\is\the\law\federal\poster.pdf)

Nearest Major Market: Chicago