Warehouse Person
Requisition ID: 14239
Location:
Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: No Travel Required
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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.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for handling all raw materials, works in progress, and finished goods within the plant and product in and out
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following :
Operates propane or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks and clamps to lift, stack, or move product, equipment, or materials between loading, processing, and storage areas in a warehouse or factory.
Moves levers, turns steering wheel, and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
Stages load for transport by stacking, arranging, and securing loads
Positions forks and other lifting devices under or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, rolls, products, or materials and transports load to designated area
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
May supply production with materials as needed
Unloads and loads tractor trailers when required
May manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices
Tends and replenishes automatic shrink bell
May inventory materials
May weigh materials or product and record weight and other production data on tags, labels, or shipping paperwork
Examines contents and compares with records, such as manifests, invoices, bill of lading, or orders to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipment
May enter, transcribe, record, or maintain information in either written form or electronically
Performs routine inspections on vehicles and auxiliary equipment
Other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
Manufacturing experience preferred, along with 2-4 years' experience in a similar role
Must have prior experience operating a forklift and or clamp truck.
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
Company issued Clamp Truck Operator's License
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Schedules are 8-hour shifts Monday- Friday. 3rd shift schedule Sunday - Thursday.
Employees must be able to work overtime to include up to 12-hour shifts.
Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Awkward and/or repetitive movements
Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb (up to 2ft), reach above shoulder and at waist or lower, push/pull force up to 15lbs, carry, walk and stoop occasionally (1-33% of the time)
Ability to twist frequently (34-66% of the time)
Ability to grasp and sit continuously
Lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally
Requires use of both feet
Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions continuously
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net
GPI's Benefit Program
Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com **.
Nearest Major Market:** Salem
Nearest Secondary Market: Winston
