Lead Operator

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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.

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Job Details

Lead Operator

$1,500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires

Starting At $24.76

$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform all tasks required to set up, operate, and maintain the extruder. Duties include ordering paper, verifying scheduling, loading paper rolls, panel operation, unloading produced rolls, preparing for shutdowns and startups, performing changeovers, maintaining daily production reports, trouble-shooting problems, monitoring and flagging quality conditions of rolls produced, working safely and obeying all safety rules.

WORK DEVICES:

Mechanical hand tools, power tools, air hoses, scrapers, cleaning equipment, solvents, utility knife, lock-out tags and locks, computer keyboard, production forms, lift trucks, chain hoists, and logbooks.

Long Description

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.
• Be engaged, involved; Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards, monitoring throughout the shift.
• Observe, mitigate and/or report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Produce products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Order paper rolls from warehouse to support daily production schedule. Verify rolls staged are consistent with current paper specification sheet for scheduled production for both Delta 1 & 2.
• Verify proper data is entered in computer for current production at start of each shift for Delta #2.
• Stage rolls by pushing, removing bands, removing core plugs, cutting off roll I.D. tickets, removing outer wraps and indicating number of wraps cut, checking rolls for correct size and basis weight.
• Complete shut-down and start-up procedures.
• Load rolls and move to machine unwind position to load rolls onto machine, apply splice glue, tape, and align new roll to match expiring roll position.
• After splice is made, cut off remaining butt wraps on expired core and record number on roll report.
• Monitor control panel and quality constantly, adjust and correct the extruder to produce quality rolls, proper line, adhesion, and coat weights. Respond to all alarms and take corrective action.
• Verify all support equipment is operating properly (flame treaters, water pumps, chillers, trim exhaust, corona treater, coat weight scanner, gravimetric hoppers, etc.).
• Adjust extruder operating parameters to produce rolls of good quality (dyne level, adhesion, profile, flat edges, no edge trim or missing poly).
• Monitor the Whitlock system to keep surge bin full and draw resin from proper silo. Monitor floor rates to extruder hoppers to keep from running out of resin.
• Watch each splice from unwind to rewind. Adjust trim knives as needed. E-stop machine in case of web breaks, wrap-ups, splice misses, machine faults.
• Record all downtime reasons in the Delta Logbook and on turnover sheet.
• Run orders in accordance with scheduled and perform adjustments to extrusion dies and computer when required by changeovers. Verify profile scanner, Teflon belts, and flame treater deckles have been adjusted for changeover. Track line and verify web is centered before start-up.
• Maintain line and surrounding area in a clean condition, removing paper and plastic as required.
• Unload rolls, record lineal feet, attach roll I.D. ticket, mount core on shaft, load shaft to ready position on machine, prepare string cut-off, and send good rolls to Warehouse.
• Set up, adjust, and repair equipment utilizing written standard operating procedures (SOP's) and trouble cause correction (TCC's) instructions.
• Maintain 5S in work area. Maintain a clean machine to avoid malfunctions and hazards.
• Perform prescribed quality checks. Trouble-shoot quality concerns.
• Notify supervisor and/or group leader of problems that arise beyond a Lead Operator's typical scope, i.e., poor product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical issues, supply shortages and material handling issues.
• Complete daily paperwork and computer production reports.
• Once qualified, instruct and train others, including other lead operators and apprentices.
• Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, group leader, peers, other employees, and oncoming shift.
• Actively participate and maintain Work System initiatives.
• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as needed.

Short Description

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 2 years of comparable lead production operator experience in an industrial setting.

• Strong mechanical background and skill level to perform technical tasks:

• Skilled with and able to use hand and power tools properly and safely (reference "Work Devices" section of this job posting)

• Experienced with mechanical components and equipment

• Experienced troubleshooting skills

• General computer experience.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills; Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel, individually or in a team environment; Must be able to interface and communicate with others to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.

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

• Able to take direction from others, and to follow verbal or written instructions.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Able to work well on own, as well as work well with and through others to accomplish goals.

• Able to work overtime, and to work on alternate shifts to facilitate training and to cover the opposite shift.

• Able to train on off-shifts, if necessary. (Majority of training will occur on shift).

• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours; Lifting to 50lbs; Carrying to 30 lbs.; Lowering to 30 lbs. from a height of 4 feet; Visual acuity and depth perception; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.

Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.

Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.

Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

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 + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

Requisition: 16228