Title:  Warehouse Operator

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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.

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Graphic Packaging International, Prosperity Extrusion Facility is currently seeking a Warehouse Operator for our Prosperity, SC facility located in Newberry County.

Warehouse operators will support the extrusion facility while operating various types of Hyster mechanical equipment which includes forklift and clamp trucks, yard dog, a railcar mover, and other various types of powered vehicle equipment. Operators will be loading and unloading the production line with rolls of basestock, loading finished goods and unloading raw material from trailers and railcars, and moving railcars are some of the functions of the warehouse operator.    

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

A stable work history is a must, with a minimum of 2 years at your current employer or a previous employer with powered industrial truck experience. 

Shipping and receiving is open Monday @ 7am until Friday at 4pm.  We are hiring for both day and night shift.  Candidate(s) must be able to work either day shift or night shift (we do not rotate).  There is the opportunity for additional overtime, which would depend upon business demands.

Facility production currently operates 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday, 24 hours a day.  Facility operates with 2 shifts and the hours are from 6:45 to 7.

There is a potential for a schedule change in the future.  We would transition from 12 hour shifts to a Monday through Friday schedule working 3 traditional 8 hour shifts from 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am. 

Key attributes for the position:

• Team player
• Ability to work alone in most situations.
• Housekeeping
• 5S oriented
• Troubleshooting
• PC experience
• Strong Safety Behavior
• Action oriented
• Self-motivated/self-starter
• Punctuality and attendance is a must

Physical attributes for the position:

• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, visual acuity (Near and Far)
• Grasping and gripping
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to work additional hours (overtime)
• Reading computer screen or electronic devices
• Read a tape measure.

Required Skills

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude
• Excellent Computer skills
• Ability to communicate well verbally.
• You will be required to wear steel toes shoes, hair and/or beard nets, safety glasses and earplugs at a minimum.

A background check, drug screen and a pre-employment physical is required for hiring.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour with a $1.50 per hour shift differential for night shift with potential wage progression up to $26.50.

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.