Is Graham Packaging a good company to work for as a Machine Operator?

Machine Operator professionals working at Graham Packaging have rated their employer with 2.6 out of 5 stars in 34 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Graham Packaging employees being 3.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Machine Operator Jobs at Graham Packaging now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Machine Operator interview questions at Graham Packaging .

Does Graham Packaging pay Machine Operator employees well?

Machine Operator professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Graham Packaging with 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 34 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 27.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Machine Operator salaries at Graham Packaging.

How happy are Machine Operator professionals working at Graham Packaging?

49% of Machine Operator employees at Graham Packaging would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 9% in the past 12 months. Machine Operator professionals have also rated Graham Packaging with a 1.8 rating for work-life-balance, 2.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.1 rating for culture and values and 2.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Graham Packaging?

Machine Operator (37) , Production Supervisor (13) , Maintenance Technician (12) , Plant Manager (9) , Estagiário (6) , Forklift Operator (6) , Operador De Produção (6) , Maintenance Mechanic (5) , Production Manager (5) , Technical Specialist (5) , Controller (4) , Maintenance (4) , Maintenance Tech (4) , Manager (4) , Operator (4)

What are the pros of working at Graham Packaging according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and a decent schedule" ((in 74 reviews)); "Good people on the floor." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good benefits and managers at my facility." ((in 27 reviews)); "Almost all coworkers are great" ((in 11 reviews)); "It is a good work environment as far as relationships with co" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Graham Packaging according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management doesn't seem to have a fix and it is always pushing things on to someone else to do." ((in 13 reviews)); "Hard work and long hours" ((in 10 reviews)); "Expensive health insurance, bad leadership, no corporate support, band" ((in 9 reviews)); "Understaffed after last layoff or "vertical alignment"." ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers as well as hourly employees are made to feel that you are not allowed to go home." ((in 6 reviews))

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Graham Packaging Machine Operator reviews

2.6

49% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Mike King

42% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Career opportunities

1.8

Work/Life balance

1.7

Senior management

Machine Operator employees have rated Graham Packaging with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Machine Operator professionals have an average working experience there. Graham Packaging is rated 25% below average by Machine Operator professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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34 reviews

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Caring company, but summer heat can be uncomfortable

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for, they care about thier employees

Cons

Can be hot during the summer

1.0

Jun 27, 2024

Run

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you want a lot of overtime the turn around is so bad you will be working 6-7 days a week sometimes 14 days straight

Cons

Poor management , no communication , horrible work culture , HR is a joke she is never there unless she is firing someone won’t answer or return calls . Maintenance sucks with affects machines and aggravated operators who have to deal with it .

3.0

Nov 6, 2023

It was alright

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice folk and fast pace moving work

Cons

12 hour shifts are a hassle

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Caring company, but summer heat can be uncomfortable

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It was alright

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