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Cup Operator
Graphic Packaging International, LLC. Maintain operation of paper cup machines producing paper cups .
Posted 9/18/2026full-timeShelbyville • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $22 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in operating and maintaining paper cup machines while adhering to safety, quality, and sanitation standards. Capable of performing mechanical tasks, conducting quality checks, and effectively communicating within a team environment.
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Machine OperationQuality ControlSafety ComplianceMechanical SkillsTeam Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Machine OperationQuality ChecksBasic Mechanical SkillsUse of Hand ToolsShutdown and Startup Procedures5S MethodologyMonitoring EquipmentCleaning ProceduresLoading BlanksSplicing and Threading
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsDetail OrientationSelf-MotivationTeamworkAbility to Take Direction
Tools & Technologies
Ignition SoftwareErgo TugInk Jet Printers
Industry Keywords
Food Safety StandardsSanitation StandardsProduction RequirementsSafety MeetingsFast-Paced Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain operation of paper cup machines producing paper cups
- Clean machines and surrounding areas
- Start and stop finishers
- Load blanks onto finishers
- Perform duties safely and orderly
- Participate in department safety meetings and initiatives
- Monitor equipment to ensure safety standards
- Observe, mitigate, and/or report unsafe acts or conditions
- Follow ZES/IES requirements when working on equipment
- Communicate with supervisors, group leaders, peers, other employees, and oncoming shifts
- Attend daily team production meetings
- Assist in producing products consistent with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Maintain 5S in the work area
- Complete shutdown and startup procedures on PMC finishers, baggers, and CE machines
- Operate an ergo tug to move blank carts
- Relieve cup packers during breaks and lunch
- Assist the material handler and padlocker operator as required
- Maintain bottom stock ink jet printers
- Monitor machines, fluids, and glue while maintaining cleanliness
- Remove damaged paper stock and clear scrap stock
- Empty spoilage boxes during the shift
- Perform quality checks including fiber teardown, print, scuffs, and date codes
- Log in, code downtime, and enter make-ready information in Ignition software
- Hang butt rolls on finishers
- Splice and thread bottom stock through the bottom punch station
- Complete machine operator finishing rounds checklists
- Notify the Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of problems beyond the role’s scope
- Instruct and train others once qualified
- Manage workload to meet production requirements
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
- Ability to take direction from others to accomplish goals
- Ability to perform essential physical functions with or without accommodation
- Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time up to 12 hours
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to carry up to 30 lbs.
- Able to lower up to 30 lbs. from a height of 4 feet
- Ability to work in various temperatures and humidity levels
- Fulfill overtime requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- $1,500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires
- $1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift
- Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) w/employer matching
- 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