Warehouse Shredder/Baler

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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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Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position are the collection and shipment of recycled and waste materials. This includes the shredding and baling of scrapped or waste products, etc. Properly segregating the different substrates for shipment and loading on trucks, keeping the balers operating, filling them with baling wire as needed, weighing bales for transportation.   In addition, this position is responsible for keeping the shredding room clean and organized. Safety in operation of mechanical equipment and safety in performance of job duties is paramount to this position.  This position may also be called upon to support other warehouse and/or plant responsibilities as needed depending on workload.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Shredding of scrap waste:
  • Stage and shred scrap waste.
  • Keep staging area organized and clean
  • Weigh and load scrap bales according to substrate
  • Process accurate paperwork for shipments of scrap waste
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse areas.

• Perform daily cleaning tasks as defined/obvious
• Perform cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory counts and location
• Identify opportunities for improvement in warehouse organization

• Operation of company-owned equipment to include:

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks and other material handling equipment.
  • Timely notification of needed repairs to Warehouse Lead

• Support of recycling equipment, processes and materials:
  • Working with 3rd party recycling vendor
  • General maintenance and cleaning in recycling areas
  • Preparation of materials for shipment to external recycling vendors
• Adhere to all safety rules and policies –
  • Identify and report safety concerns
  • Hold self & co-workers accountable for safe working habits
  • Timely reporting of accidents or injuries
• Adhere to all company policies, to include but not limited to –
  • Reporting to work as scheduled, adhering to company attendance policies and expectations in regard to reporting to work on time and supporting schedule changes and/or overtime assignments
• • Complying with all AIB /GMP guidelines
  • Communicating in a manner that is respectful and promotes teamwork.