MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT.
JOB SUMMARY: The Utility Bander/Baler will safely operate the baler, bander, and corresponding equipment including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to production.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure proper placement of tags and correct stacking patterns.
- Make neat units with proper number of bands on each unit.
- Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
- Bale waste paper from printing press.
- Stretch-wrap all printing press loads.
- Stage finished material in warehouse.
- Communicate required information to co-workers and manager.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Follow safety rules and regulations.
- Follow department and company policies and procedures.
- Report all food safety and quality problems to the Operator, Department Lead, Manager or Quality Team.
- Other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- Schedules are up to 8-hour shifts Mondays – Fridays. However, 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
- Awkward and/or repetitive movements
- Ability to bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push/pull, twist and perform robotic motions continuously
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. continuously and up to 75 lbs. frequently
- Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
- Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
- Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
- Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
- Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
- Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
- PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net
Required Skills
SKILLS:
- LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent recommended.
- Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
Required Experience
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
- Prior manufacturing experience required
- Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred
At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.
With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.
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.