Cup Packer

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Shelbyville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is hiring a Cup Packer to safely package cups, inspect for correct counts, and prepare KD boxes for conveyor transport according to customer specifications and quality standards.

You will operate packing equipment, maintain a clean work area, and assist with line changes while following all safety rules and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Adhere to safety rules and 5S in the work area.
• Inspect cups and ensure correct count before packing.
• Operate packing equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work within GPI core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork.
• Pack cups into KD boxes and place on conveyor per specs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the pack station.
• Assist with new film, ink loading and labeling tasks as needed.
• Notify supervisor of quality or equipment issues promptly.
• Relieve other packers during breaks and support changeovers.

Skills

Cup packing

Safety compliance

Quality standards

Tools

Case erector

Labeler

Printer

Auto bagger

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

Cup Packer:
Starting At $20.65
$1,150/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift
Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

JOB SUMMARY

Safely ensures that cups are correctly packaged and packed in KD’s (boxes) and placed on conveyor, according to customer specifications and quality standards. Duties also include: cup inspection, ensuring correct cup 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, poly bags, broom, bag tape, jam removal rods, cups, KD labels, saw tooth cup 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 cups 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 (cups) 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

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 [e-mail].

Requisition: 15259