Cutting Department Helper

Job Location

Fort Smith Plant 42

Cutting Aerator/Helper

Hourly Plant & Mills

• Relocate and straighten printing department sheeted stock to the cutting press assigned to the work order.
• Assist Cutting Operator with breaks while completing all procedures and documentation regarding the cutting process in a safe manner.
• Follow all plant rules, processes, hygiene and allergen procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority any potentially unsafe conditions that may result in unsafe foods or non‑compliance to SQF procedures.
• Participate in SQF root‑cause and corrective actions as required.
• Verify the correct work order is placed at each assigned work center.
• Ensure all products are manufactured to company/customer specifications.
• Document all defects in Gain Seeker and place them in the appropriate area.
• Accurately report all issues and confirm completion of duties.
• Handle downtime and maintenance work orders.
• Confirm all confirmation tickets from printing are labeled correctly.
• Obtain needed materials and stage required material for cutting.
• Assist with the make‑ready process and troubleshoot issues such as cutting off, feeder trips and waste accumulation.
• Pull schedule from SAP for all cutting work centers and use SAP pick‑list to verify all materials are located.
• Report missing loads to Lead and Supervisor and perform any other assigned duties.
• Perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Report off‑color, coating stickers and damaged goods to CI and Supervisor.
• Mentor/training others to perform job duties.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks: pallet jack inspection, sweeping, emptying recycling bins, removing table sheets from cutting press, painting cutter and other areas as needed.
• Ensure new hires or general helpers assigned to equipment are trained to maintain a running cutter.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Self‑motivated.
• Problem solving/critical thinking.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

• Display work habits that set an example for peers.
• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Work with others to help improve efficiency in various tasks.

• Must be in good physical condition.
• Use proper lifting techniques; more than 50 lbs require a team lift.
• Extended periods of bending, pulling, walking, standing and lifting.

• Curiosity.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Tenacity.
• Self‑starter.
• Critical thinking.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Health & welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, 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.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws with respect to recruitment and hiring. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email