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 2nd shift 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 (rotating), yard dog, a railcar mover, and other various types of powered vehicle equipment.

Loading and unloading the production line with large paper rolls, 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. 

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 $19.70 per hour with a $1.575 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift.  We do offer a shift premium for 3rd shift @ $1.50 per hour 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.