Machine Operator

Machine Operator 2 - Starting at $25.05/hour

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Company Statement:
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision.

We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Machine Operator based in Port Allen, LA.

• Weekly pay starting at $25.05 per hour.
• Benefits effective on day one:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with match.

• Understand, follow and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP and company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing containers in a safe and high quality method.
• Perform and/or assist in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
• Monitor HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
• Make frequent on‑time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
• Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
• Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line. Notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions.
• Operate equipment to minimize generation and maximize consumption of regrind, purge and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
• Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift. Assist other Operators as needed.
• Assist in the training of new Operators.
• Limited travel may be required.

A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing required.

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing…