Title:  Summer Material Handler

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.

Are you looking for a Summer Job that could turn into something more….look no further. We are a 100% recycled food service carton manufacturing facility seeking candidates to join our Kalamazoo, MI Packaging team.

This job posting is for an Vacation Replacement in Shipping/Receiving as a Material Handler with a pay rate of $27.23/hour plus shift differential.
We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. Many of our roles are skilled trade positions and our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry with a generous earning potential. This position is available from March 1, 2026 until September 15, 2026 with the potential to stay with Graphic Packaging after the assignments ends. 

JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for someone like you, who has a passion for safety, who is a self-starter, who takes initiative, who can communicate well with team members, and who can work independently in a manufacturing environment. You will understand and align business operations with your core job functions and execute within your roll to exceed customer expectations. You will be part of the team that drives for a safe workplace, for continuous improvement, and for success, while supporting the GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Operate a liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as a forklift, boom, clamps, elevating platform to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment, or materials.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Ability to read and interpret job jacket information on upcoming jobs on production schedule.
• Responsible for locating sheeted board and comparing label on skid with job jacked to ensure correct material.
• Move levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
• Positions forks, clamp, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or rolls and transports load to designated area.
• Loads, unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed
• Records load information into computer, labels or production schedules
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device
• Scans loads into location
• Lubricated truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquified gas tank
• Follows all company safety requirements.
• Comply with all company rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company. 

Required Skills:
Temporary Summer position with a 90-day probationary period for performance and attendance. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment vision, hearing, drug screen and background check. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• 80 hours of work in a 2-week work period plus overtime as needed.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 to 7:00)
• 12-hour days (7:00am – 7:00pm) - rotating shift pattern of 2-2-3
• 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:00am) - rotating shift pattern of 2-2-3
• Crew changes from days to nights every 28 days.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and some Holidays
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Basic mathematical skills

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Repetitive movements.
• Routine Lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull pallet jack with up to 200 lb. load.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
• Must be able to detect color and shades of color.

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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.