Palletizer-Hand
Requisition ID: 11764
Location:
Perry, GA, US, 31069
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: No Travel Required
**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 FUNCTIONS: _Job functions include but are not limited to the following._
+ Able to enter information into SAP and utilize all production systems.
+ Packer/ Hand Stacker has responsibility to inspect and pack cartons neatly. ONLY Quality Products are to be packed!
+ Assemble corrugated according to customer specifications involving moisture barriers, tie sheets, carton filled corrugate cases and stretch wrap.
+ Responsible to review and confirm Pallet tags, Pallet log and Work instructions all agree.
+ Confirm labels are secure and facing out, as applicable, when preparing pallets. Also, make sure corrugated is all lined up and matches in appearance.
+ Responsible to check each case to prevent mixing, quality check.
+ Responsible for operating Pallet Jack to move completed pallet over to designated area(s) if needed.
+ Responsible to Re-stock enough material for next crew member coming behind, which includes pallets, stretch wrap and tie sheets stocked while also keeping the tie sheet carts stocked up with sheets. In addition, must keep up speed to not back up the MPA lanes.
+ Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc.) performed during make ready.
+ Support and Develop (Lean) initiatives (5s, TPM, Daily Management).
+ Will show up for work between 5 and 15 minutes prior to shift start time, unless otherwise directed by supervisor or department manager.
+ Perform other duties as required.
+ Able to safely operate a forklift to move materials and pallets through the department.
**Background/Experience:**
+ Basic Computer Skills
+ Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
**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.
**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. (
**Nearest Major Market:** Warner Robins
**Nearest Secondary Market:** Macon