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Special Equipment Operator 5


Job Location:

Shelbyville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 August 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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 Details

Special Equipment Operator 5
$1500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires
Starting At $22.13 progressing to $22.74 at 6 months
$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift
Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

Job summary:

Load and unload product to and from customers. Complete necessary paperwork for recording of inbound and outbound locations. Warehouse products received in from conveyor or truck.

Work Devices:

Clamp truck forklift scrubbers clipboard necessary paperwork RF units and printers.

Description of Tasks:
  • Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Actively engaged involved and participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
  • Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety sanitation and quality standards.
  • Unload warehouse and properly document inbound shipments.
  • Load and properly document outbound shipments.
  • Store finished goods in designated storage areas as properly documented.
  • Pick and properly document all staged loads.
  • Consolidate product in warehouse to ensure proper room in warehouse.
  • Help in reconciling inventory problems.
  • Notify Supervisor of any damaged inbound shipments or any damaged outbound shipments.
  • Check all areas of forklift described on truck check sheets and report problems to supervisor and/or group leader.
  • Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT); Operate clamp truck; Operate man lift to heights of 30 feet.
  • Operate RF units.
  • Fill propane tanks.
  • Wrap units and change stretch wrap rolls; Proficiently use automatic wrappers.
  • Once qualified instruct and train others.
  • Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.
  • Perform duties of a Warehouse Person (Looper)
  • Assist in other areas or perform other duties as assigned.
Special Qualifications:
  • Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Actively engaged involved and participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
  • Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety sanitation and quality standards.
  • Unload warehouse and properly document inbound shipments.
  • Load and properly document outbound shipments.
  • Store finished goods in designated storage areas as properly documented.
  • Pick and properly document all staged loads.
  • Consolidate product in warehouse to ensure proper room in warehouse.
  • Help in reconciling inventory problems.
  • Notify Supervisor of any damaged inbound shipments or any damaged outbound shipments.
  • Check all areas of forklift described on truck check sheets and report problems to supervisor and/or group leader.
  • Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT); Operate clamp truck; Operate man lift to heights of 30 feet.
  • Operate RF units.
  • Fill propane tanks.
  • Wrap units and change stretch wrap rolls; Proficiently use automatic wrappers.
  • Once qualified instruct and train others.
  • Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.
  • Perform duties of a Warehouse Person (Looper)
  • Assist in other areas or perform other duties as assigned.
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.

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

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 .


Required Experience:

IC


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Graphic Packaging is a leader in consumer packaging solutions including folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, cooking solutions and multipack machinery.

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