Sheeter 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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OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation. We are seeking candidates to join our Elk Grove Village, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all job postings. This job posting is for a Sheeter Operator with a pay range of $27.02 to $30.27/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, LifeLock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

Please review all postings and apply for each position you feel you’re qualified and would like to be considered for.

JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is responsible for daily operations of sheeting equipment. Following the current control plan specifications and matrix requirements.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsible for entering rolls into PEAK and SAP as well as reconciling sheeted material, to insure proper inventory control.
• Responsible for checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Responsible for all make readies, change overs, back side printing on equipment.
• Responsible for all control plan specification requirements, caliper, de-curl, and sheets square, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping, maintenance, work orders, belt replacement etc.
• Must be able to obtain fork truck certification.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Must have physical coordination to operate forklift.

• Sheeting and/or paper board experience preferred but not required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic machinery, tools, equipment, basic computer knowledge, and fork truck experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Need to have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude a plus

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off.  However, 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.
• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime

   

   

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance), carrying (same as lifting), pushing (empty pallets onto sheeter), pulling (loaded pallets from sheeter), stooping, bending, reaching, handling (removing sheeted material), ability to communicate with supervisor.
  • While sheeter is running, position requires physical ability to remove pallet from sheeter with the use of a fork truck
  • Requires physical ability to lift and carry ink buckets (up to 35 lbs.).
  • Requires lifting stacks of sheets (20-30 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.
  • Requires physical ability to frequently climb stairs.
  • Requires moving rolls up to 7500 lbs. using an easy mover to assist operator. 
  • Inside Conditions (sheeting area is not climate controlled) noise (from sheeting equipment), vibration, odors, dust, etc.
  • Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
  • Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

   

  GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Pay Range:   $ - $

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

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

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.

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