Special Equipment Operator 5

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Shelbyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $1,500

Night shift differential $1.15/hour

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Shelbyville, IL is seeking a Special Equipment Operator 5 to load and unload products, document inbound and outbound shipments, and maintain accurate records. You will operate clamp trucks, forklifts, RF units, and related equipment to support warehouse activities.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and food-safety standards, with overtime as needed and a $1,500 retention bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Operate powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products and complete inbound/outbound documentation.
• Operate PIT, clamp truck, and reach heights as required.
• Document shipments and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Assist in other areas as needed and comply with workplace procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Tools

Clamp truck

Forklift

RF units

Printers

Propane tanks

Job description

Special Equipment Operator 5

Shelbyville, IL

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

Special Equipment Operator 5

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

Starting At $22.13, progressing to $22.74 at 6 months

$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift

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

Job summary:

Load and unload product to and from customers. Complete necessary paperwork for recording of inbound and outbound locations. Warehouse products received in from conveyor or truck.

Work Devices:

Clamp truck, forklift, scrubbers, clipboard, necessary paperwork, RF units and printers.

Description of Tasks:

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.

• Actively engaged, involved, and participate in safety meetings and safety tours.

• Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

• Unload, warehouse, and properly document inbound shipments.

• Load and properly document outbound shipments.

• Store finished goods in designated storage areas as properly documented.

• Pick and properly document all staged loads.

• Consolidate product in warehouse to ensure proper room in warehouse.

• Help in reconciling inventory problems.

• Notify Supervisor of any damaged inbound shipments or any damaged outbound shipments.

• Check all areas of forklift described on truck check sheets and report problems to supervisor and/or group leader.

• Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT); Operate clamp truck; Operate man lift to heights of 30 feet.

• Operate RF units.

• Fill propane tanks.

• Wrap units and change stretch wrap rolls; Proficiently use automatic wrappers.

• Once qualified, instruct and train others.

• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.

• Perform duties of a Warehouse Person (Looper)

• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

Special Qualifications:

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.

• Actively engaged, involved, and participate in safety meetings and safety tours.

• Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

• Unload, warehouse, and properly document inbound shipments.

• Load and properly document outbound shipments.

• Store finished goods in designated storage areas as properly documented.

• Pick and properly document all staged loads.

• Consolidate product in warehouse to ensure proper room in warehouse.

• Help in reconciling inventory problems.

• Notify Supervisor of any damaged inbound shipments or any damaged outbound shipments.

• Check all areas of forklift described on truck check sheets and report problems to supervisor and/or group leader.

• Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT); Operate clamp truck; Operate man lift to heights of 30 feet.

• Operate RF units.

• Fill propane tanks.

• Wrap units and change stretch wrap rolls; Proficiently use automatic wrappers.

• Once qualified, instruct and train others.

• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.

• Perform duties of a Warehouse Person (Looper)

• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

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

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].