Feeder-Packer

Graphic Packaging International; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a dedicated operator to safely feed and remove cartons from gluers on an 8-hour shift, including potential weekend overtime. The role requires attention to quality, basic math, and independent work, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities include feeding cartons, verifying pallets, coordinating with forklift drivers, clearing line jams, and hand packing into cases. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting safety rules and operation manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math and read simple reports.
• Team member with reliable attendance and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Verify pallet for correct item to be fed and glued.
• Feed cartons into machine bed and keep feed belts filled.
• Coordinate with operators and forklift drivers to ensure carton supply.
• Sort and pack cartons, inspect quality and glue usage.
• Clear lines when jams occur and verify pallet labels.
• Perform routine checks and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Bilingual EN/ES

Math skills

Reasoning

Mechanical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 SUMMARY

Safely and efficiently feeds or removes cartons from gluers

JOB FUNCTIONS

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Verify pallet that comes to Finishing is proper item to be fed and glued
• Feeds cartons into machine bed
• Continually keeps machine feed filled with paper cartons while machine is running
• Communicates with operators/forklift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die cut cartons available to be fed into gluer
• Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks it into cases
• Check cartons for quality and excessive glue
• Able to clear the line when machine gets jammed with the Carton Pack
• Verify pallet labels for accuracy
• Manual sorting for defective jobs
• Hand pack into corrugated cases
• Other duties as assigned.

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing experience required
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills

• LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• MECHANICAL

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

Essential Job Functions

• SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
• Schedules are 8-hour shifts (M-F). 3rd shift schedule is (Sun-Th).
• Employees are required to work overtime to include up to 12-hour shifts including weekends.
• Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Ability to bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push/pull, twist and perform robotic motions continuously
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. continuously and up to 74 lbs. frequently
• Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
• Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
• Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
• PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

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

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: 14513