Press Operator Assistant
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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.
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Job Details
NOTICE
POSITION POSTING
DATE: Friday, October 2th, 2026
NUMBER: 26-030
POSITION: Flexo Ink Technician
This notice is to communicate the available position noted below. Internal candidates will be considered before assessing/interviewing outside candidates. Apply online at careers.graphicpkg.com or through MYHR under Press Operator Assistant 16345.
Position Summary:
Ensure the Press is constantly supplied with ink.
Job Function: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains an adequate ink supply.
- Maintains inks in sumps, level, PH, viscosity and foaming.
- Properly labels sumps and their appropriate placement in the press.
- Cleans plates when deemed necessary by situation or events.
- Calibrates automatic viscosity unit.
Job Description
- Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to Lead Operator and supervisors and presents data-based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives.
- Maintains an adequate supply of coating.
- Troubleshoots ink and coating related issues. Notifies other resources as necessary in a timely manner to minimize press downtime.
- Performs other duties as assigned by department manager.
- Will assist in "breaking out" unwind.
- Monitors supply and return pressures.
- Understands and monitors the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment.
- Assist in keeping WIP materials to a minimum and gluers running, by helping to stack on WIP materials as deemed necessary by situation or events.
- Assist in keeping Press running at optimum speeds, including stacking off product as deemed necessary by situation or events.
Job Description Continued
- Assists crew members with make-ready activities to include: change plates, dr. blades, ink etc.
- Maintains soap supply for auto clean system.
- Records preventative maintenance activities into SAP and log book.
- Assists Flexo crew members as needed.
- Assist Flint Ink Technician in accurately marking ink order for the ink to be returned to the Flint Ink Room.
- Maintains Flint ink call log.
- Records ink monitoring data.
- Utilizes computer to facilitate ink changes.
- Completes preventative maintenance on ink train.
- Cleans ink train and anilox.
- Monitors ink blade pressure and leaks
- Frequent bending and stooping
- Occasional squatting and kneeling for cleaning and clearing jams
Requirements
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
- Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
- Must be able to think "outside the box" and collect and utilize data in decision making.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Required Experience:
- Must be signed off on all steps of Unwind
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Manufacturing experience.
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:
- Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
- Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
- Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
- Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will also be notified by Human Resources
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 + 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.
Requisition: 16345
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