Press Operator (Staunton, VA, US, 24401)

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.

Our Staunton, VA facility to 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.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• 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

An individual in this position must be able to learn and demonstrate the following skills;

• 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

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 [email protected] .