Press Operator (Night and Day Shifts)

Manufacturing & Operations
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.

The Press Operator Operates or tends a printing machine that transforms paperboard into various consumer packaging products.
Completes “Make Ready Checklist” by verifying copy check, scores, correct ink, bar code, repeat timing, print to cut, flexo register, die number, board grade, line clearance, etc.
Turns handles, pushes buttons or moves controls and levers to start / stop press and to manually set and adjust speed, temperature, ink flow, tension, and position and pressure tolerances of press
Loads, positions, and adjusts raw material (paperboard) in loading and feeding mechanisms of press
Installs, adjusts, dismantles, reassembles, removes parts and equipment (printing plates, blankets, rollers, dies, cylinders, etc) using various hand tools and measuring devices such as wrenches (Allen, open-end, socket, torque, crescent), channel lock, pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, pry bar, tape measure, and calipers.
Moves materials and fixtures (paperboard rolls, dies, repeats, etc) using fork truck, overhead crane, pallet jack, and hand cart; must obtain fork truck license
Dip ink into ink fountains of the printing unit & change ink supply systems 55 gallon drums.
Monitors and controls operation of auxiliary equipment such as cutters, UV lights, delivery table, etc.
Inspects and examines printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications and external defects such as scum, hickeys, ink drips, and water spots.
Discards non-conforming material
Computer Data Entry: Inputs order number to print load tickets. Perform housekeeping duties, including banding scrap material for disposal
Ensure Trigger boards are completed accurately every shift.
Ensure end of shift production reports are completed fully and accurately at the end of each shift
Work with quality to monitor and address conductivity and pH issues of fountain solution
Folding carton experience on web-based equipment strongly preferred
Basic computer skills, data entry
General schedules are an 8hr 3 shift operation and/or 12-hour continental shifts with rotating weekends off, however, employees must be willing to work alternate schedules or overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
Competitive Pay
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
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 View email address on canada.jobradars.com.