Title:  Shipping-Receiving

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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.

Job Summary

The forklift driver is responsible for pulling orders of product from the warehouse and loading the product into trucks to be shipped to the customer. The forklift driver will also unload product from trucks to be stored in bays within the warehouse area. This is to be done with the use of an industrial powered truck such as a forklift. The forklift driver will verify all incoming/ outgoing product for accuracy, as well as bay and inventory accuracy.  All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and safety glasses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to support production floor through pickup and delivery of product
• Able to properly stage orders and execute the storage of finished goods
• Able to learn and understand SAP applications regarding inventory, production and shipments
• Able to know and understand all shipping and receiving protocols and procedures
• Maintain equipment and do all required safety checks and cleanings as required
• Maintain a safe and clean environment inside and outside of the facility
• Organize and maintain organization in all Warehouse areas
• Able to climb in/out of the forklift on a frequent basis throughout the work shift. There is one step up/down into/out of the cab of the forklift
• Able to walk throughout the warehouse areas; surfaces are mostly concrete
• Able to perform pushing/pulling activities when performing work activities
• Able to work in a high paced and multi-task environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to perform all other duties that may be assigned

Primary Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of forklift experience within a manufacturing operation
• Prior experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, pulling and staging orders, loading trucks, transport documentation and inventory control
• Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

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.