Packer

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. -
Shelbyville, IL

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Job Details

From $20.03 an hour
20 hours ago

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Details:

Packer:
$1,500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires
Starting At $20.03
$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift
Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

Job Summary:

Safely ensures that lids are correctly packaged and packed in KD’s (boxes) and placed on conveyor, according to customer specifications and quality standards. Duties also include: lid inspection, ensuring correct lid count, preparation of KD’s (boxes), housekeeping of the pack station area, ensures automated packing tasks are completed appropriately while working in a safe manner by obeying all safety rules. Understand and align business operations through execution of the role, exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPI’s business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

WORK DEVICES:

Cases, KDs, lid bags, broom, bag tape, jam removal rods, lids, KD labels, saw tooth lid counter, waste containers, stamper, recycle containers, KD stands, work table, ink and ink pads, brush, air hose, bag taper, compressed air guns, production sheets, case erector, labeler, printer, auto bagger, diverter, round sheets.

Description of Tasks:

Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
Perform all duties in a safe and productive manner
Be actively engaged in all safety programs
Inspects lids prior to being placed in KD (boxes)
Places the full case onto the conveyor so that it can move to the QAC station for final inspection
Opens and positions new KD on KD stand
Stamps and numbers all required information on KD’s for manual pack stations
Ensures that correct information is printed on KD’s and is legible
Obtains new film as needed
Ensures labeler is kept clean at all times
Operates case erector which includes loading appropriate KD’s and ensuring a smooth transition on change overs
Cleans seal bar on auto baggers as needed
Starts, stops, clears, and safely operates auto baggers and case erectors, including film, kd, label and ink loading
Segregates spoilage and recyclable items and places in appropriate paper containers
Removes jammed product (lids) from the auto baggers and case erectors
Notifies Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of any problems that arise that are beyond the scope of the Packer’s duties including: product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical problems, shortage of necessary supplies and material handling problems
Relieves other Utility Packers during break and lunch periods
Assists personnel (i.e. Quality) during product design change overs
Maintains ink printers which includes purging printer ink and cleaning printer heads
At shift change, ensures that clock number and shift are changed on ink jet labeler
Maintains 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly
Records and maintains correct tally of production
Once qualified, instructs and trains other packers in proper procedures regarding all work tasks
Manages workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met as well as shut-down and
start-up requirements before and after the completion of the shift
Communicates effectively with oncoming shift about any issues
Maintains work system tools
Assist the Quality department in sorting through finished product at our distribution center as required
Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1-2 years previous manufacturing experience preferred
Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a high paced and multi-taking environment
Maintains positive team environment
Demonstrated organizational skills and highly detail oriented
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes: walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours; climbing stairs at a case erector; lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 30 pounds; lowering up to 30 pounds, from a height of 4 feed; pushing up to 250 pounds using a cart; visual acuity and depth perception; working in various temperatures and humidity levels.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

GPI’s Benefit Program

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

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected].

Requisition: 15606

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