Forklift Operator

Graphic Packaging International; Kingston Springs (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Tennessee seeks a Warehouse Forklift Operator to manage inbound and outbound shipments, perform forklift operations, and ensure safe, organized storage in a fast-paced facility.

You will review shipment docs, work with trucking partners, and follow SQF and safety procedures while supporting a team with 12-hour shifts, overtime, and the possibility of cross-training in related warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to visually inspect trucks and products delivered.
• Ability to operate forklift including depth perception when placing loads.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to hear in a high traffic warehouse and detect safety hazards.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Standing, reaching, walking, climbing and balancing as needed.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Performs quality checks at set intervals and ensures total quality of the job.
• Reviews and prepares shipments according to the shipment calendar.
• Works with trucking companies on scheduled pickups and deliveries and handles loading/unloading.
• Ensures proper storage and warehousing of materials per layout.
• Reviews documentation for accuracy before shipments leave the building.
• Maintains a clean and safe warehousing environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Visual inspection

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Physical strength (60 lbs)

Reading safety docs

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

NEW WAGES IN 2026!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for efficient transport of finished goods for outbound shipments and proper receiving procedures for incoming shipments and deliveries.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Ensures total quality of the job while in operation and performs quality checks at set intervals.
• Responsible for reviewing and preparing all shipments according to the shipment calendar.
• Works with incoming and outbound trucking companies on scheduled pick-ups and deliveries, responsible for the loading and unloading of shipments as per the bills of lading.
• Ensures proper storage and warehousing of materials according to warehouse layout.
• Delivery of incoming materials to required departments.
• Review of documentation for accuracy prior to all shipments leaving the building.
• Assists Warehouse Lead with any required procedures.
• Examines own work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Ensures correct shipments of orders.
• Operates forklift truck safely, inspects forklift trucks according to policy standard for safe operation and reporting of damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe warehousing environment.
• Communicates company safety and procedures to all visitors received in the warehouse including truck drivers and contractors.
• Schedules are 12-hours
• Must be flexible; able to work other shifts, overtime covering vacations, call outs.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Ability to visually inspect trucks and products that are delivered to the plant.
• Ability operate forklift which includes visual depth perception while placing loads of material on racking system within the facility.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to hear in a high traffic warehouse environment and cautions of safety hazards.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as problem solving ability.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to regularly stand and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment supporting a manufacturing plant.
• Certification on various forklift trucks such as sit-down and clamp trucks.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities For All Employees

• 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

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Requisition: 12847