1st Pressman (3rd Shift)
Requisition ID: 11265
Location:
Wayne, NJ, US, 07470
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required
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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.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
We are seeking candidates to join our Printing Department as a 1st P ressman for 3rd Shift (10 PM to 6 AM) . We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry.
We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds. 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
JOB SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for leading the processes regarding make-ready, operations and maintenance of the printing press, in doing so efficiently, safely and accurately.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following :
Setup and adjust press
Troubleshoot and correct quality/machine problems
Review job bag to ensure proper specifications
Direct crews to stay on task
Control color to proper delta E
Ability to use densitometer
Perform PM and minor repairs
Work with Printing Manager to suggest potential improvements (productivity, process & quality)
Ensure necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality of specifications of the work
Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools.
Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press.
Primary point man for maintenance of the press.
Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company.
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience in a similar Press Operator role required.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Company issued Fork Truck Operator's License
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
One year of professional working experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Schedules can be up to 12-hour shifts Mondays - Sundays (particularly if mode/continuous run schedule). However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends for coverage and be punctual while doing so.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing and walking frequently (34-66% of the time), depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods
Awkward and/or repetitive movements
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder and reach at waist or lower, twist, stretch, carry (up to 28 lbs.), kneel, grasp, fingering, and push/pull (force up to 50 lbs. for 200 feet) occasionally
Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently (from floor to waist) and lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally
Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
Ability to make independent decisions, apply reasoning and discern colors
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net
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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\eeo\is\the\law\federal\poster.pdf)
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Nearest Major Market:** New Jersey
