• Material Handler

    Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Kendallville, IN)


    Material Handler

     

    Requisition ID: 12001

    Location:

    Kendallville, IN, US, 46755

     

    Department: Manufacturing & Operations

     

    Travel: No Travel Required

     

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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.

     

    OPPORTUNITY:** We are a folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Kendallville, IN team. This job posting is for a **Material Handler.

     

    **STARTING PAY:** $25.25.HR

    SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

    + Ability to work any shift, including 12 hour shifts (typically 6:30 to 6:30)

    + MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK EVENING AND WEEKENDS

    + Ability to work compulsory mandatory overtime as required

    + 3-2-2 Schedule (alternating days of the week)

    + Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

    + Must be willing and able to work overtime.

    POSITION PURPOSE

    Operates propane or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks and clamps to lift, stack, or move product, equipment, or materials between loading, processing, and storage areas in a warehouse or factory

    JOB FUNCTIONS

    Serve as a resource to production with the movement of materials such as rolls, dies, ink, corrugate, WIP, coating, and white waste.

     

    Stages load for transport by stacking, arranging, and securing loads

     

    Unloads and loads tractor trailers

     

    May inventory materials

     

    May weigh materials or product and record weight and other production data on tags, labels, or shipping paperwork

     

    Examines contents and compares with records, such as manifests, invoices, bill of lading, or orders to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipment

     

    May enter, transcribe, record, or maintain information in either written form or electronically

     

    Tends and replenishes automatic shrink bell

     

    Tends and maintains baler room

     

    Moves levers, turns steering wheel, and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus

     

    Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device

     

    Positions forks and other lifting devices under or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, rolls, products, or materials and transports load to designated area

     

    May manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices

     

    Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging or exchanging batteries and replacing liquefied-gas tank

     

    Performs routine inspections on vehicles and auxiliary equipment

     

    Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS

    Basic computer skills, data entry

     

    Ability to work any shift, including 12 hours, evenings, and weekends

     

    Ability to work compulsory mandatory overtime as required

     

    MEDICAL BENEFITS EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH ON OR AFTER DATE OF HIRE!

    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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Fort Wayne