Job Description

Assistant Machine Operator

FULL-TIME

$20.99/hr, plus $2000 new hire bonus, see details below

We are a Foodservice folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Carol Stream, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. Many of our roles are skilled trade positions and our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry with an earning potential to 31.06/ hour plus shift differential.

- Machine Set-Up/Gluer Operators understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
- 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
Inspects completed 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
- Disassembles machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools
- Assist temporary employees with understanding task assignments while - reinforcing housekeeping, safety and Graphic Packaging International’s core values.
- Review job tickets.
- Performs, understands and follows make ready as required which includes general set up of the gluer or window machine
- Run the job according to customers specifications
- Quality control of 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 equipment by performing minor maintenance, troubleshooting, calibrations, adjustments, repairs, and authorized modifications.
- Clean area around gluer. Housekeeping is imperative

Pay range of $20.99 to $22.66/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases

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. Tabaco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC 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, 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.

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Schedule

Shift start: 3:00PM or 7:00PM or 11:00PM
Shift length: 8 - 12 hours

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 90 days
• 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. Awkward and/or repetitive movements. Push/pull pallet jack with up to 50 lb. push force. load. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment. Work in areas of fluctuating temperature. 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. Must be willing and able to work overtime. Manufacturing experience preferred Mechanical/technical aptitude Entry Level Computer skills

$2000 new hire incentive

This bonus will be paid out in 3 separate installments ($667 after probationary period, $667 after 6 months, $667 after a year of service)

About Graphic Packaging International

Graphic Packaging International is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, they are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. They strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in their industry and in the communities where they operate. Graphic Packaging has approximately 17,000 employees working in more than 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. They are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the best in the industry to reward the talented people who make their company successful.

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