Press Operator

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.

Our Staunton, VA facility is looking for a Press Operator for our Printing department. This position will be responsible for leading the operation of the press, which would include overall start‑up, shut‑down and day‑to‑day procedures and maintenance of the printing press, while operating in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.

• Responsible for a wide variety of production related tasks
• Verifies and follows production schedules, job specifications and instructions
• Responsible for make‑ready, set up and operation of press
• Follows quality control procedures to obtain high quality and ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitors all printing and press related processes and makes necessary adjustments
• Performs basic troubleshooting
• Completes job logs, production and quality paperwork
• Responsible for all cleaning, preventative maintenance of presses
• Provides direction, training, guidance to crew members
• Follows all company safety requirements
• Comply with all company rules and regulations
• Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the company

• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking to receive and give directions and instructions
• Perform mathematical functions as related to press operations
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve printing problems
• Enhanced listening skills and ability to follow directions
• Safely perform all tasks on and around press equipment
• Knowledge of printing processes
• Mechanical aptitude
• Understands and operates Color Management System
• Understands and operates Quality Management System
• Understands and operates Press Console Functions
• Understands all technical functions of printing press

401(k) w/employer matching

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

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.  

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Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia