Title: Material Handler

Requisition ID: 12917

Location:

Cobourg, ON, CA, K9A 4L1

Department: Manufacturing & Operations

Travel: No Travel Required

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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.

Position Description:

The Material Handler 1 works closely with the Press crews to supply them with packing materials and processing converted product to the next process.

Essential Functions:

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

Participates in overall product outcome associated with web fed flexo presses
Interprets and documents standards related to product performance/quality
Assists in the maintenance and set up of equipment for customer product
Able to fill in as a catcher if needed
Sets up materials for press operation.
Assist in the performance of equipment operations, adjustments, tests and conversions on all equipment associated with converting operations
Participates in doing line clearance, quality checks, safety champion and production reports
Tests and inspects products as required to ensure consistent quality and operational standards are maintained.
Verifies and communicates both product standards and work standards to execute production.
Follows customer packing specs and reports on any outages
Has a valid lift tow walkie license
Performs other organizational duties as required.

Education and Experience Required:

Grade 12 or acceptable experience.
On-the-job related experience required.

Skills and Physical Requirement:

Basic computer skills, data entry
General schedules are an 8hr 3 shift operation and/or 12-hour continental shifts with rotating weekends off, however, employees must be willing to work alternate schedules or overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting or standing for extended periods.
Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
Occasional walking, bending and turning
Frequently reaching and twisting
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

GPI’s Benefit Program

Competitive Pay
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
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 protected ground. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Should you require accommodation at any time, please advise Human Resources.