• Lead Operator - Experienced

    Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Shelbyville, IL)


    Lead Operator - Experienced

     

    Requisition ID: 850

    Location:

    Shelbyville, IL, US, 62565

     

    Department: 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.

     

    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.

    Lead Operator - Experienced - Blanking:

    + $5,004 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires

    + Starting At $24.02, progressing to $26.88

    + $1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift

    + Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

    + Safely operates the equipment (blanker machines) to produce finished blanks according to customer specifications and quality standards at or above specified production requirements.

    Job Summary

    DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

    + Actively engaged, involved, and current in SWO process; Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.

    + Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.

    + Ensure production of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

    + Perform all tasks necessary to operate blanking equipment according to procedure.

    + Make necessary adjustments to ensure a quality product according to company and customer standards, at or above standard speeds.

    + Check quality of paper for issues (i.e. contamination, printing errors, etc.)

    + Load blanks in blank carts; Mount rolls on machines.

    + Maintain proper flow of full blank carts from blanker area to storage area

    + Unplug scrap chute, when necessary; Pull and dispose of scrap from blow pipe.

    + Notify Supervisor and/or Group Leader of problems that arise that are beyond the scope of the operator’s duties including: product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical problems, shortage of necessary supplies and material handling problems.

    + Maintain 5S in assigned area, keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly; Maintains work system tools

    + Follow production schedule by machine and design. Complete necessary production reports.

    + Once qualified, instruct and train other operators.

    + Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met.

    + Complete shut-down and start-up procedure, as necessary.

    + Meets required Key Performance Metrics (KPI’s)

    + Communicates with oncoming shift to ensure continuity of production, quality, and safety.

    + Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production requirements are met.

    + Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

    + Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

    SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

    + Demonstrate organizational skills and detail orientation.

    + Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

    + Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

    + Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours; Lifting up to 50 lbs. to a height of 3 feet; Pushing blank carts weighing up to 1,500 lbs. Visual acuity and depth perception; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.

     

    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/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)

     

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    **Nearest Major Market:** Decatur