Die Cutting - Lead

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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, 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.

In accordance with company policies and procedures, this position leads operators to assure quality cartons are produced and machine speeds and customer standards are maintained safely.

• Must have working knowledge and experience of operating Bobst 145 and Bobst 162 die cutters.
• Continuous training of inexperienced personnel and record keeping of their progress.
• Supporting, reinforcing and maintaining quality control procedures and safety procedures.
• Responsible for supervising press make‑ready: adjust press to accommodate new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).
• Be able to set guides, feeders and load dies (weighing approximately 150 lbs.) into cutting press.
• Inspect quality of each load run: check random sheets from each cut load to ensure quality.
• When cutting problems are encountered, flag and isolate poorly produced materials; all defective loads are to be tagged.
• Must be able to perform pre‑make‑ready and die‑prep duties.
• Maintain written records of production, waste, production time, waiting time, etc.
• Run press efficiently and perform preventive maintenance on all cutters.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the department.
• Verify materials running on load.
• Fill in and assist shift supervisor as needed.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

• Follow all Plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report any potentially unsafe conditions that may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance with SQF procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority for correction.

• Must be able and willing to create and maintain a good working relationship with all Graphic Packaging International employees and lead the team.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow job jacket instructions.
• Knowledge of location and use of all safety devices in the area.
• Must be coordinated to perform job safely and quickly.
• Use of machines, tools, equipment, and software (Bobst cutting presses, electric hand truck, and company‑provided tooling).

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Preferred working knowledge of cutting press.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to tolerate repetitive work.
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to keep up with machine speeds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time (8‑ and 12‑hour shifts).
• Requires ability to lift empty pallets weighing up to 50 pounds or 75–100 lbs. with assistance and place at the end of press.
• Must not be colorblind.
• Must be willing to work any shift and…