Cutting Operator - JOB FAIR: November 13th, 8am - 3pm Requisition ID: 6981 Location: Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188 Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles) Travel: No Travel Required **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **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.** **JOB FAIR: November 13th, 8am - 3pm** **Walk-Ins Welcome - please bring a resume** ****$2,000 Signing Bonus**** **OPPORTUNITY:** We are a Foodservice folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Carol Stream, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. **This job posting is for a Die Cutting Operator with a pay of 26.73/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases.** We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. Many of our roles are skilled trade positions and our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry with an earning potential to **35.67/hour plus shift differential** . We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tabaco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available. Please review all of our job postings and apply for each position you feel you’re qualified and would like to be considered for. **JOB SUMMARY:** **Die cutting operators must Perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of the Bobst Die Cutter. Responsible for the safety of crew, quantitative and qualitative die cutter performance.** They must understand and align business operations and cutting department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives. **JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include, but are not limited to the following._ + Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork. + Make-ready, adjust and run job as efficiently as possible to meet safety and productivity standards. + Examine job order to determine quantity to be cut, stock specifications and special die cutting instructions + Examine cutting dies for visual defects and apply correcting solution to repair minor defects + Make necessary adjustments to ensure quality + Ensure information is communicated between shifts + Ensure Company Safety, Quality and Production standards are met + Perform proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of Die Cutter + Maintenance duties include stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces and climbing ladders. + Must input information into computer for proper tracking of inventory and waste. + Occasional bending, reaching, twisting and stooping + Occasional squatting and kneeling for cleaning and clearing jams **BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:** + Manufacturing experience preferred + Experience working in a medium to large format is preferred + 1-3 years running a BOBST Die Cutter is strongly preferred + Strong Mechanical aptitude/skills + Requires experience running, troubleshooting and quality control + Ability to work under minimal supervision, understand technical written (and verbal) instructions, set-up the die cutter, and carry out instructions + Strong computer skills required + Strong math skills required + Ability to accurately distinguish color variation + Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required + Ability to talk with customers, in person, on a daily basis explaining the technical operation of the Die Cutting process and leaving the customer with a positive professional impression (Customer visits) + Good Verbal and written communication skills **EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:** + High School Diploma or equivalent required. + Must be able to speak, read and write English. + In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of die cutting press **SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:** + Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. + Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule. + Must be willing and able to work overtime. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** + Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. + Awkward and/or repetitive movements. + Routine Lifting up to 30 lbs. + Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs. + Push/pull pallet jack with up to 60lb of push load. + Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. + Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment. + Work in areas of fluctuating temperature. **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. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **Nearest Major Market:** Chicago