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Helper 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. The Graphic Packaging International Portland plant is an international supplier of flexible food packaging structures. The plant core processes are continuous web including multi-color flexo-printing, extrusion coating, and water-based coatings. Finished products are in roll form and to support this we have a department of finishing equipment dedicated to convert large internal rolls to final customer specifications. We currently have immediate openings for a career minded individual to join our team. Are you interested in learning about Flexo-Packaging? This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company invested in your success. The opportunity to grow into higher paying operator jobs has never been better. The position will be active in developing a culture of an incident free workplace, continuous improvement, and results-orientated success. The plant is a 24/5 operation part of the year and at 24/7 operation part of the year. Successful applicants must be available to work all shifts and overtime. Job Requirements: 18 years or older Manufacture packaging materials with a high-speed web process Lift rolls off the end of a conveyor using a lift assist device (tilt-lock) Place rolls in a bag Place rolls on pallet following specifications Place label on rolls Maintain consistent quality Rewind rolls to remove defective product Repackage for shipment to the customer Use standing fork truck to place pallets onto warehouse train for pickup Must be able to work 8 and 12-hour shifts (days and nights) plus overtime as required Must be able to work days and nights Must be able to work weekends and holidays Complete required monthly safety training, ABC audits and Safety Skills training Must be able to read and write English Skills that would be a plus: Experience with Flexo-printing or paper converting Previous experience in a manufacturing environment High School Diploma or GED Responsibilities: Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods. Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures. Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required. Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation. Hourly Rate: $21.46/hour Shift Differential: 12-hour shift schedule $0.40/hour 8-hour shift schedule $0.90/hour Days $0.30/hour Swing shift $0.40/hour Nights Days: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm shift pattern of 2-2-3 Nights: 6:30 pm to 6:30 pm shift pattern of 4-3-3-4 Days: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm Swing: 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm Graveyard: 10:30pm to 6:30 pm Union: AWPPW (Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers) Benefits: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision 401(k) $1000 in Healthy Rewards Life Insurance/AD&D Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Home & Auto Insurance Programs Purchasing Power Aflac LifeLock Identity Protection MetLife Legal Services Tobacco Cessation Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available. 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.