Title:  Baler

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:

•  Runs and operates baler.

Essential Functions:

• Follows all Health and Safety rules and procedures
• Gathers and bands printing/die cut waste sheets and prepares the for recycling.
• Ensures proper quantity of banding wire is supplied to baler.
• Weighs & loads banded bales on scrap trailers.
• Inspects and cleans cyclone area.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• General clean up.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in ongoing training.
• Not limited to and including other duties as assigned. 
• PPE: Paper Mask for dust
• Forklift

Education and Experience Required:

• Grade 12 or acceptable experience
• On-the-job training required and/or related experience

Skills and Physical Requirement:

• Employees must be both familiar and able to adhere to company safety policies and government legislation (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Respects individuals, the organization, authority, the community and the team.
• Forklift/Walkie license
• Ability to work in teams.
• Autonomous.
• Ability to adapt.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and capable of heavy lifting.
• Standing, lifting, twisting/bending, repetitive motion
• Strong trouble shooting skills.

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.