Location: Staunton,VA, USA
Finishing OperatorRequisition ID: 2272Location:Staunton, VA, US, 24401Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)Travel: No Travel RequiredIf you are a GPI employee, please click here or on the Employee Login button at the top right before applying. ( 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.FINISHING (GLUER) OPERATOROur Staunton, VA facility is looking for a Finishing Operator to support our Finishing Department. This position is responsible for set up and maintaining folder/gluer equipment and processes to produce folding cartons.Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:Set up and maintain the folder/gluer to produce folding cartonsLocate and load proper stock in preparation for operationPrepares make-ready feeder, prefold, glue system, final fold, delivery, pack station and inspection systemOperates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating proceduresEnsures total quality of the job while in operationMaintains the machine and area in accordance with the standard operation proceduresDemonstrates competency in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottom, inner partition, etc.Complete all job logs as requiredPerforms other job duties as assignedFollow all company safety requirementsComply with all company rules and regulationsAn individual in this position must be able to learn and demonstrate the following skills;Ability to read and follow instructionsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsAbility to perform basic arithmetic operationsAbility to troubleshoot and solve gluer problemsMechanical aptitudeEssential Job Functions include the following:Physical Requirements:Occasionally (1-10% of the time) lift up to10 poundsFrequently (11-33% of the time) lift up to 50 poundsFrequently (34-66% of the time) standing and walkingOccasionally (1-33% of the time) bending, squatting, reaching above the shoulder, stretching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, kneeling, stooping, and fingeringPush/Pull force of 50 poundsFrequently (34-66% of the time) reach at waist or lower and graspContinuously (67% of the time) standingNot at all (0% of the time) sitting or crawlingMust be able to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes; safety glasses, steel toed-shoes, ear plugs and cut resistant gloves. Per our quality standards, you must also wear a hair-netJob Requirements:High School Diploma/GED OR At least three years of professional working experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment, preferred folding carton manufacturing experienceSkills: MechanicalPosition will either work a 12-hour shift (day or night) which follows a 3-2-2-3 day schedule OR a 10-hour day shift that works 5-days per week; overtime during the week and weekends may be required based on production needs and vacation coveragePreferred Characteristics:At least five years of manufacturing environment, preferred folding carton manufacturing experience and in a position as a gluer (finishing) operatorGraphic 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. ( Major Market: CharlottesvilleNearest Secondary Market: Virginia