Requisition ID: 2134
Location:
Visalia, CA, US, 93278
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: No Travel Required
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.
A World of Difference.
Made Possible.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lid Line Packer has three main functions; quality control, HACCP, and packing lids into boxes for shipment.
Lid line packers will pack plastic lids into sleeves into cardboard boxes per production schedule and specification sheet.
Packers will perform quality inspections for defects as well as inspect lid fit according to quality check sheet.
Packers will maintain housekeeping and keep area organized and ready for incoming shift.
Lid line packer may also perform Utility Packer responsibilities/duties such as stocking packing lanes with correctly labeled boxes and plastic sleeves.
Packer will assist Lid Line Operators with “changeover” processes which consist of retrieving and relabeling upcoming changeover boxes, cleaning lid lanes of excess debris, clean the back end of the extruder area and the outer areas of the trim press, coordinate the delivery of supplies such as plastic boxes for packing purposes to the packing area.
In addition, complete other work as assigned by supervisor.
All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and safety goggles.
WORK DEVICES/TOOLS consist of the following: Plastic sleeve bundles, taper machines, cardboard boxes, packer stamp, utility knife, gloves, and sleeves
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must be able to stand for long periods of time with scheduled breaks
Must be able to lift/carry a 33-gallon trash bag containing test lids
Must be able to walk short distances along the lid lane to move lids into place for packing and while packing filled lid sleeves into boxes.
Must be able to step up onto a platform approximately two feet in height and walk along the platform to distribute boxes to each station.
Must be able to bend forward approximately 90 degrees to retrieve plastic sleeves from the box below the lid packing line.
Must have the ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Manufacturing experience of 1-2 years preferred
Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends.
Graphic Packaging International operates on a 24 hour, 7 day/week basis.
The above description/summary may be amended, revised, or supplemented as the Company deems necessary in order to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
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, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Nearest Major Market: Visalia
Nearest Secondary Market: Tulare