Press Helper (Load Turner/Aerator) - 2nd Shift

Company: Graphic Packaging International
Location: Wayne
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

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.We are seeking a candidate to join our Printing Department as a *Press Helper/Load Turner/Aerator to work 2nd from 2PM to 10PM*. _The successful candidate must be willing to train on 1st shift (6AM to 2PM) for a minimum of 1-3 weeks_. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry.We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available*JOB SUMMARY: *This position is responsible for operating our Aerator equipment which assists in cleaning and preparing the stock for our die cutting and printing presses*JOB FUNCTIONS: *_Job functions include, but are not limited to the following: _* Using schedule, retrieves appropriate stock* Unwraps load and positions in aerator* Clamps load, flips load, removes pallet* Operates aerator* Replaces pallet with plastic press pallet* Tags load* Distributes aerated stock to appropriate operations* Transports stock to and from aerator using hand jacks, electric pallet jacks or forklift* Performs other related duties as assigned*BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: ** Manufacturing experience preferred* Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred* To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.*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.* CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Company issued Fork Truck Operator's License*EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: ** High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** *SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: ** Schedules can be up to 12-hour shifts Mondays - Sundays (particularly if mode/continuous run schedule). However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends for coverage and be punctual while doing so.* *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ** Ability to work upwards of 7 days a week for upwards of 60+ hours per week* Standing and walking frequently (34-66% of the time), depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods* Awkward and/or repetitive movements* Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder and reach at waist or lower, twist, stretch, carry (up to 28 lbs.), kneel, grasp, fingering, and push/pull (force up to 50 lbs. for 200 feet) occasionally* Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently (from floor to waist) and lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally* 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* Ability to make independent decisions, apply reasoning and discern colors* Reading computer screen or other electronic devices* Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment* Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises* PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard NetWork Remotely* NoJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 10 hour shift* 12 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* Overtime* Weekend availabilityWork Location: One location

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