Thermoforming / Extrusion Operator Requisition ID: 7150 Location: Clarksville, TN, US, 37040 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.** **THERMOFORMING / EXTRUSION MACHINE OPERATOR** **JOB SUMMARY:** Safely sets up and maintains equipment used in the manufacturing of plastic cups and plastic lids. Duties include housekeeping, trouble-shooting issues, making quality products, completing startup, and shut down procedures, change-over of tooling, working in a productive manner and adhering to all safety guidelines. Understanding and aligning business operations through execution of the role while meeting or exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPI’s business, cultural, financial, and operation objectives. **WORK DEVICE:** Various hand tools, power tools, grinders, parts cleaner, grease guns, oil cans, chain hoist, wet/dry vacuum, pallet jacks, box stamper, mops, waste containers, safety knives, labels, labelers, tape dispensers, gauges, scales, micrometer, hand case sealers, tilt table, banding tools, computers, and various software **EDUCATION PREFERRED:** High School Diploma or GED, preferred but not required **EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:** + 18 years or older, required + Machine operation experience within a manufacturing environment of minimum 1 year, required + Previous thermoforming or plastic extrusion experience, highly preferred + Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication of whole numbers, fractions, and units of measure. Ability to use rulers, dials, micrometers, and various pieces of measuring equipment accurately within 1/32 or .001 of inch incremental + Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills + Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision + Maintains positive team environment + Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint + Ability to work in a fast-pace, multi-task environment + Ability to follow verbal and written instruction **DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:** + Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork + Adhere to plant and corporate safety policies by always performing duties in a safe and orderly manner; be actively engaged in all safety programs + Ensure production and distribution of products are consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards + Maintain 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly + Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met + Perform continuous operation of plastic cup and plastic lid machines to ensure efficient production levels + Perform regular quality checks to maintain acceptable quality levels and trouble-shoot quality issues quickly as they arise + Start and stop machines as required + Responsible for doing tooling changeovers + Perform proper machine adjustments to ensure standard production levels + Repair or replace broken or worn machine parts + Inspect raw and processed materials for adherence to specifications; reject defective materials + Segregate waste into appropriate containers + Properly use and understand PPM’s and TCC’s + Complete daily paperwork and computer production reports + Direct personnel as appropriate + Relieve other Thermoforming Operators and Packers for breaks, lunch periods, or otherwise instructed + Ensure shut down and start up requirements are met before and after the completion of the shift + Communicate effectively with outgoing/incoming shift concerning any immediate changes or issues in the department. Review department scheduled product runs for the shift and any product changeovers. + Once qualified, instruct, train, and mentor new Thermoforming Operators + Once qualified, perform Thermoforming Group Leader duties, as necessary and instructed + Meet required Key Performance Metrics + Fulfill overtime requirements as necessary + Fulfill other duties as assigned; assisting in other areas as required by changing business needs **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:** Clarksville **Nearest Secondary Market:** Nashville