Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off + 11 holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Chicago, IL is hiring a Material Handler to move materials between finishing and shipping, operate a forklift, and ensure loads are securely wrapped and loaded onto trucks. The role requires forklift operation, ability to work variable shifts, and a commitment to safety and quality.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits including 401(k) with company matching, and opportunities for advancement through in-house training and progression programs.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and write in English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexible: able to work other shifts, overtime and Saturdays when needed.
• Must be able to operate forklift.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials from finishing to shipping and have materials stretch wrapped.
• Retrieve loaded pallets from finishing area and transport to shipping area (forklift usage ~95% of shift).
• Wrap loaded pallets with plastic wrap using shrink wrapping machinery.
• Load finished materials onto outgoing trucks using a forklift.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Overtime flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.
OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. This job posting is for a Material Handler with a pay range of $21.13 to $24.43/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.
JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is responsible for transporting materials from finishing department to shipping department and having these materials stretch wrapped. Material Handlers understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Responsible for retrieving loaded pallets of flat cartons from finishing area and transporting them (by use of forklift) to shipping area. Jeep Driver spends approximately 95% of working shift on forklift.
• Responsible for wrapping loaded pallets with plastic wrap: Material Handler places load onto “shrink wrapping” machinery and attaches beginning of wrap to load. Machinery automatically wraps load.
• Responsible for loading finished materials onto outgoing trucks by use of forklift.
• Responsible for performing daily preventive maintenance duties on forklift.
• Material Handler must go through check list (check water and oil level, air blow engine, check brake, etc...) on daily basis. Jeep Driver is also responsible for refilling empty propane tanks.

Background / Experience / Skills

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Must speak, read and write in English.
• Must be flexible: Able to work other shifts, overtime and Saturdays when needed.
• Must be able to operate forklift.

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Schedule Requirements

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, 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.
• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
• Position is associated with walking, lifting (propane tanks, cases of cartons, etc...), carrying (propane tanks), and sitting (in forklift).
• Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
• Person must have physical coordination to operate forklift. Person is operating forklift approximately 95% of working shift.
• Material Handler is continually getting on and off forklift (getting off lift to start wrapping machine; getting on lift to move materials, etc...), throughout working shift.
• Handler must be able to lift propane tank (weighing approximately 50 - 60 lbs.) and carry tank to area to be filled. This activity is performed approximately every work shift.
• Inside Conditions, extremes of heat (summer), humidity, noise (from forklift and production machinery).

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 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].