Material Handler

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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 Purpose

 

Safely operates all assigned equipment to move material.  Use all equipment and effectively complete all necessary paperwork accurately.  Prepare all products for damage-free shipment.

Procedures are well established.  Few decisions made.  Supervisor readily available as needed.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS

 

1. Operate forklift, squeeze box and clamp truck safely (including charging and maintenance of propane/batteries – performance of daily PM checklist).
2. Be able to complete Material Handler-I Checklist.
3. Operate pallet inverter, automatic palletizer and stretch wrapper safely.  Operate SAP information system to be able to check inventory, locations, & production schedules to accurately retrieve material from the job packet pick lists.
4. Must know paperwork documentation procedures for movement of materials and be able to complete the forms efficiently and accurately.
5. Work with other material handlers, operators, and assistants to keep production areas serviced.
6. Work toward and maintain an accurate orderly inventory by placing product in proper places.
7. Work in a safe manner and assure co-workers work in a safe manner.
8. Help in general housekeeping
9. Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures.  Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
10. Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
11. Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
12. Performs all other duties as assigned.
13. Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
14. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
15. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.
16. Has the responsibility to handle hazardous and other chemical waste in a manner that complies with GPI procedures and is consistent with training received.  Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the proper accumulating, marking, containerizing, handling, storing, shipping, and preparing of records and shipping papers/manifests for hazardous and other non-hazardous chemical wastes that will he