Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Material Handler to transport materials from finishing to shipping, primarily operating a forklift and wrapping pallets for shipment. The role requires English proficiency and the ability to work rotating shifts, with overtime on occasion.

Responsibilities include loading pallets, performing daily forklift checks, and ensuring compliance with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) procedures. Benefits and competitive pay are provided by GPI.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience required or preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve loaded pallets from finishing area and transport to shipping using a forklift.
• Wrap loads with plastic wrap using shrink-wrapping machinery.
• Load finished materials onto outgoing trucks with a forklift.
• Perform daily forklift maintenance and safety checks.
• Follow SQF procedures and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English proficiency

Forklift operation

Flexible shifts

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

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 Handlersunderstand 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: 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.

Job Requirements

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.

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.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

SAFE QUALITY FOOD RESPONSIBILITES 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 + 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].