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 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, yard dog and railcar mover and various other types of powered vehicle equipment.  

  

Previous warehouse 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. The facility production currently operates 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday, 24 hours a day.  Production operates with 2 shifts and the hours are from 6:45 to 7.  Shipping and receiving is open Monday @ 7 am until Friday at 4 pm.  This is a day shift position and the candidate would work Monday through Thursday from 6:45 am to 7 pm and every other Friday from 7 am to 3 pm.    

 

There is a potential for a schedule change in the future.  We would transition from 12-hour shifts to a Monday through Friday schedule working 3 traditional 8-hour shifts from 7 am to 3 pm, 3 pm to 11 pm, and 11pm to 7 am. 

 

Key attributes for the position:

 

• Team player
• Ability to work alone in some situations
• Housekeeping
• 5S oriented
• Troubleshooting
• PC experience
• Strong Safety Behavior
• Action oriented
• Self-motivated
• Must have good attendance

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 screens or electronic