Utility Specialist

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.

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Load Turner- Cutting Department- M-F 3pm-11pm

Eligible for $2,000 Hiring Bonus*

(Direct Hire ONLY)

Load Turner Wage: Starting at $21.13 base, Automatic raises every 3 months during your first year, annual raises thereafter. Top pay $24.24. Additional Shift differential of $.50/hour. This position is an entry-level role with opportunity for advancement to Cutting Operator.

Load Turner Job Summary:

The position is an entry level position and is intended to be used for "flex" purposes to allow maximum support for operational need. Employee can be assigned to a variety of tasks within the parameters of the union contract at the Production Supervisor's discretion.

Load Turner Job Duties:

• Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices.
• Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas.
• Assists in safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Turns Palletized WIP and Raw Material as needed for Die Cutters
• When turning loads- Removing defective sheets from loads and ensuring material is marked compliant with diagrams
• When turning loads- Assist Press operations with the removal and replacement of dies/plates and strippers.
• When turning loads- Ensure waste carts are emptied.
• Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards.
• Responsible for compliance with all facility production and product safety standards to include food safety, food defense, and quality policies.
• Support machine operations as assigned by department leadership
• Must be supportive of GPI's Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.

Load Turner Job Specifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Judgment and maturity- Average degree of both required.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required.

Frequently exposed to conditions involving noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals

Must be able to work overtime as required.

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 + 10 paid company holidays each year

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

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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