Operator Assistant

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.

• Assisting with the operation of the die-cutting machine.
• Stacking cardboard sheets when they arrive from the printing department onto pallets.
• Required to sort various sheets of printed cardboard prior to loading them into the die-cutter.
• Feeding of products into the die-cutter using a hydraulic hand jack.
• Responsible for monitoring the die-cutter to ensure the job is running properly.
• Responsible for running the die-cutter to cover for breaks, vacations, and call-offs (all training provided)
• Changing dies.
• Removal of scrap product exuded from the die-cutter.
• All other duties as required.

• Supports GPI safety programs and training.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following all standards and procedures.
• Ensure work area is clean and free of obstacles.

• High school diploma (equivalent).
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with customers, co-workers and managers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights, measurements, volume and distance.
• Excellent reading comprehension/writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring daily tasks are complete.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (12 hours).
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Freqent climbing, stooping, bending, overhead reaching, kneeling and crouching.
• Frequent lifting/moving (up to 20 lbs.) and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to noise, vibration (mandatory hearing protecton provided by the company).
• Fluctuating temperatures.

• Successful candidates must be able work all shifts, including but not limited to: days, afternoons, evenings, 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends and holidays (per the CBA), without exception, as required and scheduled in a 24/7 continuous operation. Candidates not able to work all shifts will not be considered for the role.

Requisition: 15381