Trainee

Graphic Packaging International; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a production associate to support operating a sheeter in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will read and sign appropriate paperwork, run equipment during vacations and call-ins, and assist with maintenance tasks and waste removal.

The role requires a High School Diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to work with customers and coworkers professionally. All shifts are available in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, co-workers and managers.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights, measurements, volume and distance.
• Excellent reading comprehension and writing abilities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and sign trigger boards, low-lifts, forklifts and clamp truck paperwork.
• Ensure equipment runs through breaks and lunches; training provided.
• Ensure required supplies at sheeters (rolls, skids, tags, tape, etc.).
• Run equipment (sheeters) for vacations and call-ins.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist with strapping and removal of waste sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer interaction

Basic math

Reading/writing

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Basic computer skills

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

Key Responsibilities: (including but limited to)

• Responsible for reading and signing appropriate trigger boards, low-lifts, forklifts and clamp truck paperwork.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment (sheeter), runs through breaks and lunches. (Training will be provided).
• Ensures required supplies are at sheeters (i.e.: rolls, skids, tags, tape, etc.)
• Run equipment (sheeters) for vacations and call-ins.
• Assists with preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assists with strapping and removal of waste sheets.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Safety

• Supports GPI safety programs and training.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following all standards and procedures.
• Ensure work area is clean and free of obstacles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with customers, co-workers and managers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights, measurements, volume and distance.
• Excellent reading comprehension/writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring daily tasks are complete.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (12 hours).
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Frequent climbing, stooping, bending, overhead reaching, kneeling and crouching.
• Frequent lifting/moving (up to 20 lbs.) and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to noise, vibration, (mandatory hearing protection provided by the company).
• Fluctuating temperatures.

Shifts

• Successful candidate must be able to work all shifts, including but not limited to: days, afternoons, evenings, 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, (as per the CBA), without exception, as required and scheduled in a 24/7 continuous operation. Candidates not able to work all shifts will not be considered for the role.