Cup Operator

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Cup Operator maintaining operations of paper cup machines at Graphic Packaging. Involved in safety meetings, quality checks, and maintaining workspace standards.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeShelbyville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating and maintaining paper cup machines while adhering to safety and quality standards. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a team environment to ensure production efficiency and safety compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paper Cup Machine OperationSafety Standards ComplianceQuality Control ChecksBasic Mechanical SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Machine OperationTechnical Task PerformanceQuality Checks5S MethodologyHand Tool Usage

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsDetail OrientationSelf-MotivationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Ergo TugInk Jet Printers

Industry Keywords

Food Safety StandardsSanitation StandardsProduction MeetingsSafety MeetingsMulti-Task Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain operation of paper cup machines producing paper cups
Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner
Be engaged, involved, and participate in department safety meetings and initiatives
Ensure equipment meets safety standards, monitoring throughout the shift
Observe, mitigate and/or report unsafe acts or conditions
Follow all proper ZES/IES requirements when working on equipment
Communicate effectively with supervisor, group leader, peers, other employees, and oncoming shift
Promote and demonstrate a positive work environment
Attend and participate in daily team production meetings
Assist in production of product consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
Maintain 5S in work area
Complete shut-down and start-up procedures on PMC finishers, baggers, and CE’s
Load blanks on paper cup finishers
Operate ergo tug to move blank carts when retrieving and returning blank carts
Relieve cup packers during break and lunch periods
Assist material handler and padlocker operator, as required
Help maintain bottom stock ink jet printers
Stop, start, and monitor operation of machines
Perform quality checks on product

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic mechanical background and skill to perform technical tasks
Able to use hand tools properly and safely
Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation
Must be self-motivated, and able to work well with all levels of personnel, individually or in a team environment, and take direction from others to accomplish goals
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires
Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date
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