Finishing Packing Specialist

Finishing Packing Specialist

Monroe, LA

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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 Details

• Review Job Information packet and verify correct loads are staged for hand feeding, and correct stacks are being received from Cutters.

• Assist Operator with Automation issues on Gluer as directed

• Monitor automation for correct operation when both robots are operational

• Feed robot not receiving stacks from automation. Specials will hand feed until stacks are being supplied from Cutter. Save all SAP load tags for Operator to issue.

• Specialist will hand stack cases until automation is back operational.

• Specials will hand feed and supervisor will direct additional support to hand stack cases when robots are not operational.

• Relieve Operator for break.

• Update Parkview data as required for timely checks. Ensure carton specifications are within customer requirements

• Update SAP data in a timely manner, including issue of hand stacked loads, down time events with proper coding, and scrap amounts.

• Perform Leary checks are required. 3 times per shift (8, 12 and 4) a.m. or p.m. depending on shift.

• Ensure transition cartons and shingle board samples are collected as required.

• Monitor all CSI automation is functioning properly, clear faults in a timely manner to reduce back up of system

• Assist the daily run task of machine, clearing jams, loading tap enforcer tape, cleaning glue filter, removing waste, moving loads.

• Assist with Make Ready process while machine is down

• Line clearance of all equipment during copy changes

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Position is associated with pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, reaching, stretching and working in tight positions.

• The employee is continuously required to lift up to 20 pounds, frequently required to lift 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to carry over 50 pounds.

• Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of product to detect imperfections.

• Inside Conditions: Extremes of heat (100+ seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils, solvents and other related chemicals

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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

Requisition: 15586