Finishing Automation Specialist

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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, foodservice, 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.

Position Title: Packaging Specialist, Finishing

Organizational Unit: Beverage Division

Reports to: Finishing Manager

Location: Monroe, Louisiana

Graphic Packaging International is a leader in the packaging industry, serving hundreds of the world’s most recognized brands. You’ve probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our packaging.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of specific duties which are considered the essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list.

• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Review Job Information packet and verify correct loads are staged for hand feeding, and correct stacks are being received from Cutters.
• Assist Operator with Automation issues on Gluer as directed
• Monitor automation for correct operation when both robots are operational
• Feed robot not receiving stacks from automation. Specials will hand feed until stacks are being supplied from Cutter. Save all SAP load tags for Operator to issue.
• Specialist will hand stack cases until automation is back operational.
• Specials will hand feed and supervisor will direct additional support to hand stack cases when robots are not operational.
• Relieve Operator for break.
• Update Parkview data as required for timely checks. Ensure carton specifications are within customer requirements
• Update SAP data in a timely manner, including issue of hand stacked loads, down time events with proper coding, and scrap amounts.
• Perform Leary checks are required. 3 times per shift (8, 12 and 4) a.m. or p.m. depending on shift.
• Ensure transition cartons and shingle board samples are collected as required.
• Monitor all CSI automation is functioning properly, clear faults in a timely manner to reduce back up of system
• Assist the daily run task of machine, clearing jams, loading tap enforcer tape, cleaning glue filter, removing waste, moving loads.
• Assist with Make Ready process while machine is down
• Line clearance of all equipment during copy changes
• Communicate with Supervisor and Material Handler about any possible road blocks in a timely manner.
• Supervisor may direct other duties as needed to support the production of the Plant.
• CSI Automation is functioning on both ends of the Gluer. Operator and Automation Specialist will break each other.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing to accept training and feedback as needed (for compliance with job requirements).
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to think "outside the box" and collect and utilize data in decision making.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is associated with pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, reaching, stretching and working in tight positions.
• The employee is continuously required to lift up to 20 pounds, frequently required to lift 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to carry over 50 pounds.
• Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of product to detect imperfections.
• Inside Conditions: Extremes of heat (100+ seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils, solvents and other related chemicals

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Industrial Maintenance experience, printing experience preferred
• OSHA 10 Hour certification. 30 Hour certification preferred

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify and perform this job successfully, an individual must have met the administrative and skill qualifications for the position, have no active discipline at top level of suspension at the time of bid, have no active discipline for attendance or safety at the time of bid, exhibit and model the characteristics of Graphic Packaging International’s Core Values (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Relationships and Accountability), have successfully proven to have completed the knowledge requirements of the Finishing Packing Specialist job function and responsibilities, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The functions, specifications and physical demands listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) 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 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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.