Aerator Operator

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Aerator Operator responsible for supporting production with raw materials and work in process. Working in a manufacturing environment for Graphic Packaging International based in Chicago, IL.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material handling and quality control within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on efficient production support and equipment troubleshooting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceQuality InspectionEquipment TroubleshootingMaterial HandlingFlexibility

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Hard Skills

Quality AuditsVisual InspectionMaterial SeparationLoad AerationEquipment Operation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Hand TruckControl Panel

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Production SupportRaw MaterialsWork in ProcessSBSSUSRecycled Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The person who occupies this position is responsible for supporting production with raw materials/and or work in process as required by specific production jobs.
Job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Aerate loads prior to printing, based on the production schedule.
Re-Aerate loads at pressman’s request.
Return special skids to appropriate department.
Communicate required information to press team, supervisors, and manager.
Straighten loads from air hammer strippers to avoid unnecessary waste and or/scarp when needed.
Remove sub quality materials.
Separate materials by SBS, SUS, or recycled.
The ability to diagnose, trouble shoot equipment by early detection and sound machine while in operation.
The ability to identify quality defects with relation to quality of color, visual comparison of approved color sample, quality audits by visual inspection including reading job specifications, labels and job file jackets in addition to transferring written information of critical job-related information from paperwork to white boards.
The Aerator will use the hand truck to bring the pallet of sheets to the Feeder Printer.
The Aerator will use the hand truck to place loads into the Aerator.
They will operate the Aerator from a control panel pressing buttons.
Picking pallets in warehouse using electrical hand truck.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Manufacturing experience preferred
Must be flexible: Able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.
May required High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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