Job Description

Press Helper

Hamel, MN

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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.

Printing Assistant 1 - 11pm-7am (Sunday night 11pm - Friday morning 7am)

Eligible for $2,000 Hiring Bonus

(Direct Hire ONLY)

Wage: Starting at $21.18, automatic raises every 4 months till you reach top pay. Top pay $27.05, then annual raises thereafter . Additional $1.50 for shift differential. This position is an entry-level role with the opportunity for advancement to Press Operator. Weekly open Interviews on Wednesday 10am - 2pm.

Job Title: Printing Assistant 1

Shift: Nights 11pm-7am

Position Purpose:

The position is an entry level position and is intended to be used for “flex” purposes to allow maximum training and development. Employee can be assigned to a variety of tasks within the parameters of the union contract at the Production Supervisor’s discretion. This position should have special emphasis on ensuring a focus on training on all equipment within the department.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices.

2. Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas.

3. Assists in press operations in safe and efficient manner

4. Follows direction of department leadership and /or Press operators and 2nd Press operators as needed to support production needs

5. Backs up Press Helper as required

6. Learns all aspects of press operations

7. Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards.

8. Responsible for compliance with all facility production and product safety standards to include food safety, food defense, and quality policies.

9. Support machine operations as assigned by department leadership

10. Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).

11. Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.

12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

13. Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.

14. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.

15. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements .

Physical/Mental Requirements

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required.

Frequently exposed to conditions involving noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals

Must be able to work overtime as required.

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 + 10 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 Re

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