Packer

Graphic Packaging International; Shelbyville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus ($1,500)

Benefits start after 1st month

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Packer to safely package lids and place finished KD boxes on the conveyor, following customer specs and quality standards. You will inspect lids, ensure correct counts, and support automated packing tasks while maintaining safe operations.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to work in shifts, and teamwork to meet production goals. The position includes a retention bonus and a night shift differential to reward performance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high paced and multi-tasking environment.
• Maintains positive team environment.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform essential physical functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety and quality standards.
• Inspect lids and place in boxes accurately.
• Operate packing equipment and assist with changeovers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pack station.
• Record production data and assist in shift handoffs.
• Support Quality during product design changes and audits.
• Assist other packers during breaks and peak times.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Case erector

Labeler

Auto bagger

Job description

Packer

Job Details:

$1,500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires

Starting At $20.03

$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift

Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

Job Summary

Safely ensures that lids are correctly packaged and packed in KD’s (boxes) and placed on conveyor, according to customer specifications and quality standards. Duties also include: lid inspection, ensuring correct lid count, preparation of KD’s (boxes), housekeeping of the pack station area, ensures automated packing tasks are completed appropriately while working in a safe manner by obeying all safety rules. Understand and align business operations through execution of the role, exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPI’s business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Work Devices

Cases, KDs, lid bags, broom, bag tape, jam removal rods, lids, KD labels, saw tooth lid counter, waste containers, stamper, recycle containers, KD stands, work table, ink and ink pads, brush, air hose, bag taper, compressed air guns, production sheets, case erector, labeler, printer, auto bagger, diverter, round sheets.

Description Of Tasks

• Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
• Perform all duties in a safe and productive manner
• Be actively engaged in all safety programs
• Inspects lids prior to being placed in KD (boxes)
• Places the full case onto the conveyor so that it can move to the QAC station for final inspection
• Opens and positions new KD on KD stand
• Stamps and numbers all required information on KD’s for manual pack stations
• Ensures that correct information is printed on KD’s and is legible
• Obtains new film as needed
• Ensures labeler is kept clean at all times
• Operates case erector which includes loading appropriate KD’s and ensuring a smooth transition on change overs
• Cleans seal bar on auto baggers as needed
• Starts, stops, clears, and safely operates auto baggers and case erectors, including film, kd, label and ink loading
• Segregates spoilage and recyclable items and places in appropriate paper containers
• Removes jammed product (lids) from the auto baggers and case erectors
• Notifies Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of any problems that arise that are beyond the scope of the Packer’s duties including: product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical problems, shortage of necessary supplies and material handling problems
• Relieves other Utility Packers during break and lunch periods
• Assists personnel (i.e. Quality) during product design change overs
• Maintains ink printers which includes purging printer ink and cleaning printer heads
• At shift change, ensures that clock number and shift are changed on ink jet labeler
• Maintains 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly
• Records and maintains correct tally of production
• Once qualified, instructs and trains other packers in proper procedures regarding all work tasks
• Manages workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met as well as shut-down and
• start-up requirements before and after the completion of the shift
• Communicates effectively with oncoming shift about any issues
• Maintains work system tools
• Assist the Quality department in sorting through finished product at our distribution center as required
• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met

Special Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a high paced and multi-taking environment
• Maintains positive team environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and highly detail oriented
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes: walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours; climbing stairs at a case erector; lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 30 pounds; lowering up to 30 pounds, from a height of 4 feed; pushing up to 250 pounds using a cart; visual acuity and depth perception; working in various temperatures and humidity levels.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

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].

Requisition: 15606