Offset Printing Press 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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Title:  Offset Printing Press Operator

Location:   Groveport, OH 43125

Department:  Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

Travel:  No Travel Required

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Offset Printing Press Operator role is responsible for safely operating and maintaining an Offset Printing Press to efficiently and effectively manufacture folding cartons. 

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

• Machine setup, adjustments and make readies
• Troubleshooting of machine and quality issues
• Assist with maintenance, machine setups, etc.
• Completion of required product and process audits
• Exchange of information with shifts prior to/following work shift
• Adherence to quality specifications
• Identification of product/process enhancements to improve efficiencies, reduce downtime & spoilage
• Production schedule output and timeframes
• Effectively leading work crew to meet production goals
• Attend team meetings
• Must be able to differentiate colors
• Train new team members to ensure job duties are performed efficiently and effectively
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Enforcing compliance with all company policies (GMP/AIB/Safety)
• Perform other duties, as assigned 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have prior printing experience as either an Operator l or Operator II with related job duties and responsibilities.
• In-depth understanding of printing concepts
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• General math skills
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and quality issues
• Post-secondary education in printing technologies a plus 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Visual Color Discrimination - the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team 

Pay:  Up to $35+ dependent on experience

Shifts:  Nights, Mill Shift, 7p to 7a   /   Days, Mill Shift, 7a to 7p

Hours Worked: 36.0 one week and 48.0 the next week

Night Shift Differential:  $2 per hour

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

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

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.