Finishing Operator Assistant

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Finishing Operator (Folder Gluer Machine) safely manufacturing high quality folding cartons. Responsible for machine setup, adjustments, and ensuring product quality in a manufacturing environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeGroveport • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in machine setup, operation, and maintenance of folding gluing machines, ensuring high-quality production while minimizing waste. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment and quality issues, with strong mechanical aptitude and general math skills.

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Machine SetupFolding Gluing Machine OperationTroubleshooting Equipment IssuesQuality InspectionMechanical Aptitude

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Hard Skills

Machine SetupQuality InspectionTroubleshootingGeneral Math Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam Oversight

Tools & Technologies

Leary Glue SystemMix Detection System

Industry Keywords

Folding CartonsMake-ReadiesProduction EfficiencyWaste Minimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The finishing operator is responsible for the machine setup, adjustments, make-readies, assist with maintenance, troubleshooting quality issues, and operation of their assigned folding gluing machine.
While operating the machine, they are responsible for safely and efficiently manufacturing high quality folding cartons at or above target run speeds while minimizing waste and downtime.
The machine operator is the leader of the crew and oversees the activities of the feeder packers working on that machine.
The operator must obtain and review the job ticket for items, quantities, caliper of the paperboard, and any special instruction that is informational for running the order to specification.
The operator is responsible for ensuring all make-readies are put on as quickly as possible.
The operator inspects the product quality including folded score caliper, proper gluing and stacking, carton and score alignment, and case fit, and ensures that the machine is in good running condition.
The operator ensures that the Leary glue and mix detection system is constantly functioning correctly.
The operator is also responsible for shutting down the machine if it is to be left unattended. This position reports to the Finishing Lead, Shift Supervisor and Finishing Manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong mechanical aptitude
General math skills
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and quality issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

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