Cart Puller

Graphic Packaging International; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Matching

Health benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Voluntary benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee discount

Employee assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Cart Puller to keep materials flowing through the production line. You will move carts to machines, maintain accurate labeling, and support changeovers while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include documenting materials, counting stock, and coordinating with forklift drivers to address low inventory. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and teamwork in a large packaging facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow production schedules and safety standards.
• Attention to accurate labeling and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Document all required materials on the white material communication board.
• Ensure carts have slips with a 9 digit number along with an IBM number.
• Transport carts from drop zone to machines.
• Follow standards of accepted blank patterns.
• Remove empty/rejected carts and transport back to drop zone for pick up.
• Knowledge of blanker and production schedules.
• Conduct cart counts and cycle counts on production floor and machines.
• Take silicone and mineral oil to machines as necessary.
• Bottom stock management and stock labeling
• Inventory of bottom stock at cup machines
• Filling bottom stock racks
• Responsible for coordinating PLA and PE changeovers
• Ensure all bottom stocks are labeled
• Remove rejected rolls and return to drop zone for pick up.
• Contact forklift driver about low inventory

Skills

Material handling

Inventory coordination

Safety compliance

Documentation

Tools

Blanker machine

Production scheduling system

Job description

About Graphic

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.

Compensation Data

Pay: $18.76-21.06/hr

About Graphic

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.

Job Details

Cart Pullers are responsible for keeping the machines from running out of materials. Cart Pullers must take carts with blanks and place them next to the machine that is running the specific blank. Cart Puller is responsible for keeping the drop zone area clean. Cart Pullers supply silicone, and mineral oil to the machine on a daily basis.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:
• Document all required materials on white material communication board.
• Ensure carts have slips with a 9 digit number along with an IBM number.
• Transport carts from drop zone to machines.
• Follow standards of accepted blank patterns.
• Remove empty/rejected carts and transport back to drop zone for pick up.
• Knowledge of blanker and production schedules.
• Conduct cart counts and cycle counts on production floor and machines.
• Take silicone and mineral oil to machines as necessary.
• Bottom stock
• Inventory of bottom stock at cup machines
• Filling bottom stock racks
• Responsible for coordinating PLA and PE changeovers
• Ensure all bottom stocks are labeled
• Remove rejected rolls and return to drop zone for pick up.
• Contact forklift driver about low inventory

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

Comply with all safety standards. Remain focused on safety throughout the shift and perform all work in a safe manner without taking shortcuts. Report injuries immediately to your supervisor and any potential safety hazards observed.

Comply with all quality standards. Produce quality product by not accepting defective material into work center, not making defective products at work station, not passing defects to internal customers and by reporting potential quality issues.

Comply with all sanitation standards. Practice good sanitation and housekeeping practicing to maintain the appearance and condition of the operating facility.

GPI Benefits 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 + 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 [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.