Title:  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.

Position Summary

The Material Handler is to ensure that all materials are moved effectively in the plant, unload raw materials and properly stage materials within the facility using a powered fork truck and squeeze truck.  Shipment paperwork (BOLs, goods receipts, STOs) to be issued accurately and maintained for record keeping. 

Job Function: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Complete daily forklift inspection and document inspection results
• Perform daily corrugated yard inventory and maintain inventory report
• Unload trucks of corrugated and adhesive totes
• Stage corrugated for case erectors
• Operate four balers; properly load baling wire to ensure minimum of four wires per bale
• Perform daily baler operator inspections and cleaning
• Load scrap trucks
• Issues BOLs for loaded scrap trucks
• SAP knowledge to generate and complete Shipping/Receiving documentation, create and receive STO's for intercompany shipments

• Provide monthly material inventories for corrugated and monthly core plug shipments
• Receive bulk coating shipments

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
• Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.

 Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of GPI Forklift Certification

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.

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.