Title:  Material Handler

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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.

OPPORTUNITY: We are a folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Kendallville, IN team. This job posting is for a Material Handler.

STARTING PAY: $25.25.HR

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work any shift, including 12 hour shifts (typically 6:30 to 6:30)
• MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK EVENING AND WEEKENDS
• Ability to work compulsory mandatory overtime as required
• 3-2-2 Schedule (alternating days of the week)
• 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.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.
   

POSITION PURPOSE

Operates propane or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks and clamps to lift, stack, or move product, equipment, or materials between loading, processing, and storage areas in a warehouse or factory

JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a resource to production with the movement of materials such as rolls, dies, ink, corrugate, WIP, coating, and white waste.
Stages load for transport by stacking, arranging, and securing loads
Unloads and loads tractor trailers
May inventory materials
May weigh materials or product and record weight and other production data on tags, labels, or shipping paperwork
Examines contents and compares with records, such as manifests, invoices, bill of lading, or orders to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipment
May enter, transcribe, record, or maintain information in either written form or electronically
Tends and replenishes automatic shrink bell
Tends and maintains baler room
Moves levers, turns steering wheel, and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
Positions forks and other lifting devices under or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, rolls, products, or materials and transports load to designated area
May manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging or exchanging batteries and replacing liquefied-gas tank
Performs routine inspections on vehicles and auxiliary equipment
Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Basic computer skills, data entry
Ability to work any shift, including 12 hours, evenings, and weekends
Ability to work compulsory mandatory overtime as required

MEDICAL BENEFITS EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH ON OR AFTER DATE OF HIRE!

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. 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.