Press Helper

Job Title

Press Helper

Graphic Packaging International-Omaha, Production Department

Full time-Hourly

To assist the Press Operator in any way needed to maximize speed and production.

• Responsible for setting up the feeder end of the press
• Check roll size and roll basis weight at press
• Make roll press ready
• Have cylinders made-ready and ink at the press prior to changeover
• Keep the press unwind loaded with paper
• Maintain high degree of housekeeping in and around assigned area and work safely at position
• Cut down make readies and scrap before the end of the shift
• Dispose of outer wrap and scrap in proper place; empty trash; sweep floors; return ink to ink room
• Clean printing plates before returning them to the mounting room
• Assist other press crew members with press changeovers, and other tasks
• Assist mounter in mounting room
• Once qualified, assist in the instruction and training of new press helpers

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience, strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year working within printing, preferred
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift;
  Ability to fulfill overtime requirements as necessary to ensure production requirements are met as well as shut-down and start-up requirements before and after the completion of the shift
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes lifting to 50 lbs;
  Lifting 85 lbs. to an elevation of 6 ft. (2-person job)

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related 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 to record and/or correct the situation

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life 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

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email