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Graphic Packaging International; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Finishing Utility to join our manufacturing team in Iowa. The role supports the Finishing Manager by driving KPI improvements, maintaining safety, quality checks, and efficient packing operations.

You’ll load cases, perform quality checks, and ensure accurate counts while following SOPs and company rules. We value strong attendance, the ability to work rotating shifts, and good communication with operators across shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate any quality and/or production concerns to operators on the prior or next shift.
• Basic mechanical ability to adjust equipment to maximize production and ensure quality.
• Excellent attendance with flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with positive attitude.
• Performs duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work other shifts and overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe work environment for self and others.
• Notifies supervisor or maintenance of problems with equipment or product and follows procedures.
• Maintains documentation per SOPs.
• Loads cases into the auto packer and hand packs cartons as needed.
• Performs quality checks at required intervals.
• Ensures correct carton and case counts and proper labeling.
• Operates PIV to move loads as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic manufacturing practices

Quality concerns communication

Mechanical ability

Attendance & shift flexibility

Team cooperation

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PIV operation

Job description

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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. 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 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

The Finishing Utility supports the Finishing Manager in providing support, direction, and training to achieve KPI improvements through driving operational performance. Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains a safe work environment for yourself and other associates
• Notifies supervisor, maintenance, or quality immediately when a problem occurs with the equipment or product as well as follows all company rules and procedures
• Maintains all required documentation in accordance with the current SOPs
• Load cases into the auto packer and hand packs cartons as needed
• Completes quality checks at required intervals
• Ensures correct carton and case counts, and finished cases are stacked and labeled appropriately
• Operates PIV to move loads as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate any quality and/or production concerns to operators on the prior or next shift
• Basic mechanical ability to adjust the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
• Excellent attendance record with flexibility to work rotating shifts
• Maintains cooperative working relationships, demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision
• Must be able to work other shifts and overtime as necessary

Required Experience

• High School Diploma preferred, technical school education, or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Push/pull/lift to 50 lbs. frequently
• Eye/hand and foot coordination
• Left- and right-hand coordination for simple grasping
• Must be able to distinguish color to complete quality checks
• Frequent/strenuous physical effort

PAY RANGE: $22.36 - $24.70

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.

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 + 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: 16354