Finishing Operator Assistant Requisition ID: 10110 Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104 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.** **Position Summary** In accordance with company policies and procedures, set-up make-ready and oversee all operations of assigned equipment, and train new crews to perform their jobs to standard. Work and communicate with other departments to assure quality cartons are produced. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** • Get, read, and follow all information on job jacket. • Correctly set-up make-ready; physically and mechanically inspect equipment. • Run quality cartons at or above standards. • Constantly check cartons for quality. • Perform maintenance to prevent breakdowns and reduce down times. • Report emergency repair needs and log needed future repairs. • Keep work area clean. • Complete reports and other paperwork correctly and neatly. • Assist crew communication; inform crew on job history and physically help crew when needed. • Train new crews of specific duties and machine safety. • In the absence of supervisor, oversee smooth and productive functioning of department. • Maintain communication with other departments. • Have a positive attitude toward your work and the people around you. • Other duties as apparent or assigned. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** • Must have basic mechanical skills required for operating finishing equipment. • Demonstrate leadership skills. • Must be self-motivated. • Be able to adapt to new procedures and equipment. • Have knowledge and ability to use proper tools. • Entry Level Computer skils **Education and Experience** • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. • Must have basic math skills. • Mechanical/technical aptitude. **Working Conditions** • Able to lift and handle at least 50 lbs. • Able and willing to work any shift and overtime. **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:** Sioux Falls