Operator Job at Graphic Packaging International in Tuscaloosa

Overview

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. 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 in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible and offer compensation and benefits programs to reward the talented people who contribute to our success. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices. Able to monitor area for safety hazards, as well as secure area during an emergency.
• Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards. Actively supports and uses quality control procedures that are in place.
• Operates assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner and is responsible for shift production.
• Be familiar with production schedule and plan work accordingly.
• Directs activities of helper operating assigned equipment.
• Identifies and resolves process and equipment problems, while continually striving to develop and implement improvements.
• Notifies management of potential problems and offers solutions to same.
• Prepares accurate production, inventory and material usage reports.
• Performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Performs any testing necessary.
• Displays work habits that set example for peers.
• Trains new employees in proper operating procedure.
• Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience. Experience should be in operating industrial machines and equipment.
• Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects) required.
• Conditions frequently involve noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with 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. 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. Poster: EEO is the Law.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL