Feeder-Packer
Marietta, GA - USA
Job Summary
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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. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds 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 25000 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 industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of wed love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB SUMMARY: Safely and efficiently feeds or removes cartons from gluers
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.
- Verify pallet that comes to Finishing is proper item to be fed and glued
- Feeds cartons into machine bed
- Continually keeps machine feed filled with paper cartons while machine is running
- Communicates with operators/fork lift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die cut cartons available to be fed into gluer
- Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks it into cases
- Check cartons for quality and excessive glue
- Able to clear the line when machine gets jammed with the Carton Pack
- Ensure corrugated cases are straight to prevent jams with metal guide bar
- Verify pallet labels for accuracy
- Manual sorting for defective jobs
- Hand pack into corrugated cases
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- To perform this job successfully an individual must have excellent attendance be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
SKILLS:
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- MECHANICAL
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- Schedules are 8- hour shifts Mondays Fridays However employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules shifts and overtime that may include early mornings nights and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing depending on changing job assignment for extended periods.
- Awkward and/or repetitive movements
- Ability to bend/stoop squat crawl climb reach above shoulder level kneel balance push/pull twist and perform robotic motions continuously
- Lifting up to 50 lbs continuously and up to 74 lbs frequently
- Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
- Requires use of both hands for simple grasping firm grasping fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
- Ability to read write hear see speak and have agility on a continuous basis
- Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
- Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
- Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
- PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Cut resistant Safety Gloves Hair Net
Pay Range: $-$
GPIs 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
Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to knowledge skills past experience job duties geography and business need among other things.
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 .
About Company
Graphic Packaging is a leader in consumer packaging solutions including folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, cooking solutions and multipack machinery.