Finishing Gluer Operator - 2nd shiftRequisition ID: 7061Location:Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105Department: Manufacturing & OperationsTravel: No Travel RequiredIf you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)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: Operates machine that forms and glues flat cartons into finished cartons. They understand and align business operations and the 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 :
Verifies that correct job is running based on production schedule
Adjusts forming bars to accommodate size of box to be shaped (perform make-ready)
Fills glue pots with adhesive and positions rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard
Observes machine operation to detect malfunction
Inspects cartons for flaws
Make mechanical adjustments on machines
Moves around Finishing Helpers to keep all glue lines adequately staffed
Verify based on production needs that Finishing area is properly stocked with supplies and coordinates with Purchasing to bring supplies in
Trains Finishing Helpers and Finishing Operator Assistants
Place requests for repairs in Maintenance Connection
Complete Daily Management boards as required including root cause and corrective action plans
Able to perform all duties of a Finishing Helper, when glue line is short-handed, such as:
Feeds cartons into machine bed
Continually keeps machine feed filled with paper cartons while machine is running
Communicates with operators/fork lift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die cut cartons available to be fed into gluer
Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks it into cases
Check cartons for quality and excessive glue
Able to clear the line when machine gets jammed with the Carton Pack
Verify pallet labels for accuracy
Other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
Manufacturing experience preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
MECHANICAL
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
High School Diploma, GED
Basic computer skills, data entry
Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards
Familiar with Food defense compliance standards
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts Monday – Friday. 3rd shift schedule is Sunday – Thursday.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
Awkward and/or repetitive movements
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push/pull, twist and perform robotic motions continuously
Lifting up to 50 lbs. continuously and up to 74 lbs. frequently
Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net
GPI’s 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. 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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SFeeoisthelawfederalposter.pdf)Nearest Major Market: SalemNearest Secondary Market: Winston