Finishing Operator Assistant

Location: Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188

Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

No Travel Required

Assistant Machine Operator Wage: Starting at $23.33/hour base to $25.20/hour + shift differential and progressive pay increases.

*GPI promotes within with an earning potential up to $39.66/hour in other departments.

Assistant Machine Operator Schedule Requirements:

1. 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.
2. Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
3. Must be willing and able to work overtime.

Assistant Machine Operator Job Summary:

Machine Set-Up/Gluer Operators understand and align business operations and Finishing Department production as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational manufacturing objectives.

Assistant Machine Operator Job Functions:

• Sets up and operates straight-line gluers, inner cell, 4-corner and 6-corner gluers; and related peripheral/supporting equipment for manufacturing folded and glued carton
• Observes automatic feeding, folding, and gluing of box blanks to detect machine malfunctions for proper manufacturing
• Inspects completed production work to detect defects and verify conformance to work order specifications, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct variations
• Keeps daily time and materials usage reports and records information in Peak and SAP
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Disassembles machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools
• Assist temporary employees with understanding task assignments in manufacturing while - reinforcing housekeeping, safety and Graphic Packaging International's core values.
• Review job tickets.
• Performs, understands and follows make ready as required for production which includes general set up of the gluer or window machine
• Run the job according to customers specifications
• Quality control of production in all gluing aspects including carton alignment, glue adhesion and proper folding
• Verifies and communicates both product standards and work standards to crew to execute production.
• Maintains production equipment by performing minor maintenance, troubleshooting, calibrations, adjustments, repairs, and authorized modifications.
• Clean area around gluer for manufacturing. Housekeeping is imperative

Assistant Machine Operator Background / Experience / Skills:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Entry Level Computer skill

Assistant Machine Operator Education / Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Assistant Machine Operator Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Routine Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Push/pull pallet jack with up to 50 lb. push force. load.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago