Palletizer Operator

Graphic-Packaging-International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Graphic Packaging is seeking a Palletizer Operator to join our Chicago, IL team. The role involves operating palletizing equipment, reading packaging specs, and ensuring correct pallet types and arrangements.

We offer on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement within our promotion-from-within program, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes and speaks English; strong communication skills.
• Mechanically inclined with problem-solving ability.
• Some computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operates palletizing equipment and reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement.
• Observes pallets moving along conveyor to identify defects or misloads.
• Adjusts stacking arrangement on pallet and transfers loaded pallet to delivery platform.
• Loads empty pallets and slip sheets; prepares equipment for operation.
• Stops/restarts equipment to clear jams and informs supervisor of malfunctions.
• Operates automatic bagger equipment and completes startup procedure.

Skills

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. This job posting is for a Palletizer Operator with a pay range of $20.39 to $21.18/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. Tabaco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

JOB SUMMARY

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product. Reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement of cases onto pallet matches specification. They must understand and align business operations and cutting 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.

• Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product. Reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement of cases onto pallet matches specification.
• Observes pallets moving along conveyor to identify defective cases, slip sheets or pallets.
• Turns selector switch on palletizer to control stacking arrangement of cases on pallet and to transfer loaded pallet to delivery platform.
• Supplies loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
• Stops and restarts equipment to clear jams.
• Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Operate automatic bagger equipment by threading bag and going through the startup process.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English. Must have excellent communication skills, communicating with people at all levels throughout the organization.
• Qualified candidate will be mechanically inclined, solution oriented and some computer knowledge.

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:
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, twisting (re-piling loads), kneeling, bending, reaching, going up and downstairs, visual acuity (near and far).
• Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
• Function 1 requires lifting packed cases (weighing up to 50 lbs.) from the rollers (3 ft. high), carrying them approximately 5 ft. to pallet and stacking them onto correct pallet. Cases are stacked as high as 7 ft.
• Job requires lifting empty pallets (approximately 50 lbs.) from stack of pallets and sliding them to end of conveyor.
• Requires physical ability to pull full pallet (1500 - 2000 lbs.) with handtruck.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

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

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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].