Machine Operator - Packerland Mill

Machine Operator - Packerland Mill

Our Georgia-Pacific, Packerland location is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Machine Operator in Green Bay, WI. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Machine Operators will work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. The starting rate of pay ranges from $24-26/HR and will be determined based on experience and knowledge. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid out for all night-shift hours worked (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

Additional benefits to consider:

• Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date
• Two (2) weeks of vacation prorated for the first year
• 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year
• 48 Hours of PTO (1-yr waiting period until PTO is earned and will be pro-rated during the first year of eligibility)
• Annual bonus potential
• Opportunities to advance based on capability, not seniority
• Work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• And so much more!

The Green Bay Packerland Mill manufactures and distributes leading commercial and retail brands of paper products (bath tissue, napkins, and towels). Every day, GP employees and products help maintain a strong, stable economy in Northeastern Wisconsin.

What you will do:

• Time management and organization skills.
• Safely operate the printing press while simultaneously managing multiple tasks.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Set print and match a specified print target.
• Continually inspect print quality and perform the necessary adjustments to maintain the design specifications: print registration, color, overall print appearance and various other quality requirements
• Retrieve physical print samples for quality inspections
• Perform ink maintenance to achieve accurate color and performance of the ink system (monitoring ink viscosity and pH levels)
• Clean print plates, plate cylinders, impression rolls and idler rolls
• Utilize computer system to monitor and order raw material inventory for the asset
• Record accurate data per set standards for Quality, Productivity and Waste.
• Perform light maintenance on asset and provide detailed feedback to supervisor and/or shift leader.
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Job duties may include inline converting of printed materials

Basic qualifications:

• Experience using a computer, tablet, OR smartphone
• Speak, read, and write English

What will put you ahead:

• Experience with flexographic anilox function and maintenance
• Experience maintaining ink chambers through replacement of doctor blades, containment blades and end seals
• One year or more experience working with a flexographic print press