Finishing Operator
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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, food service, 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.
Job DetailsShift/
Hours:
Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts Mondays – Fridays and 8-hour shifts on Saturdays. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
Position Type:
Union role;
Will join union after 60 day probationary period.
Benefits:
Offered after 60 days of employment.
Time Off:
One week after 60-day probationary period, pro-rated based on hire date.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Sets up and operates straight-line gluers and related peripheral / supporting equipment for the purpose of manufacturing folded and glued cartons.
- Stacks box blanks in feed mechanism.
- Observes automatic feeding, folding, and gluing of box blanks to detect machine malfunctions.
- Inspects completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work order specifications and adjust machinery as necessary to correct variations.
- Packs finished product (kick) into corrugate boxes;
Palletizes finished product;
Prints labels. - Keeps daily time and materials usage reports and records information in SAP and PEAK.
- Performs Preventative Maintenance;
Disassembles machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools. - Installs and adjust guide assemblies, forming bars, and folding mechanisms according to box blank dimensions and work order specifications, using hand tools; moves controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls, to synchronize speed of machine components, and to adjust pressure of the glue; adjusts machine controls to correct variations; monitors pressure of the glue.
- Assist temporary employees with understanding task assignments while Reinforcing SQF standards and Graphic Packaging International’s core values.
- Report in person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Keep building in clean and orderly condition, to complete the plant wide painting schedule and to assist in the SQF Audits while maintaining SQF standards.
BACKGROUND /
EXPERIENCE:
- Manufacturing experience required.
- 2-5 years relevant experience required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
GPI’s Benefit Program
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) w/employer matching
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short and…
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