Laborer (Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35401)

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.

1. POSITION :

1. 1. 1. Unwind Operator- Extruder Line

1.0.1.1 Meet minimum strength, agility, sight and hearing standards established for functional job description under the pre employment occupational safety and health program

1. EDUCATION:

1. 1. 1. High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

1. 1. 1. Ability to recognize and react to production situations

1. 1. 1. Ability to receive instructions and perform the job with little supervison

1. EXPERIENCE:

1. 1. 1. Entry level, no specific experience required

1. RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. 1. The unwind operator is responsible for roll preparation and the operation of the unwind station, In, addition, the unwind operator:

1. 1. 1. 1. Measures and verifies incoming roll widths against the Production work order

1. 1. 1. 1. Visually inspects incoming material

1. 1. 1. 1. Loads and operates unwind station

1. 1. 1. 1. Empties and lubricates poly pans bands logs as needed and stores logs in warehouse properly. 12 to a stack, band tight as you can

1. 1. 1. 1. Cuts and numbers raw retain samples for the supervisor

1. 1. 1. 1. Assists extruder line operator as needed

1. 1. 1. 1. Monitors condition and wear of unwind station

1. 1. 1. 1. Maintain clean work area

1. 1. 1. 1. Reads production schedule and plans work accordingly

1. 1. 1. 1. Ensure that initial machine startup brake mode is in manual setting

1. 1. 1. 1. When line is started up , switch brake into automatic mode. Then proceed back to # 1 laminator and set film edger and monitor this station until machine is running properly

1. 1. 1. 1. Verifies Purchase order on raw rolls against Production work order

1. 1. 1. 1. Bands paper waste as needed and stores in waster room properly

1. 1. 1. 1. When job is caught up you will be in position to visually monitor equipment

1. 1. 1. 1. Notifies assistant supervisor anytime absence from machine is required for breaks, restroom, etc.

1. 1. 1. 1. When machine breaks out or is down fro any reason, must work toward getting machine back into production as quickly as possible

1. 1. 1. 1. Work with other crew members and provide assistance as needed

1. 1. 1. 1. Watch leaving to much paper on cores after cut overs

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] . 

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