Baler

Baler

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.

Job Summary

The person who occupies this position is responsible for loading bale machine with paper scrap and tying up condensed scrap.

Job Functions

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for loading paper scrap onto conveyer belt of bale machine.
• Baler is to spread out scrap along belt so that machine does not get congested.
• Responsible for wrapping baled scrap with metal straps.
• Weigh bales of scrap and fill out inventory tag to be attached to bale.
• Baler is to stack all bales according to grade.
• When ready to be shipped, Baler is to load bales onto trailer beds.

Background / Experience / Skills

Must speak, read and write in English. No experience needed. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software: Baling machine, stretcher, crane, handtruck.

Schedule Requirements

Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, 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. Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule. Must be willing and able to work overtime.

Physical Requirements

Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. Awkward and/or repetitive movements. When dumpster is elevated to stand height, baler is to push loaded dumpster onto stand. Baler also required to lift barrels of scrap onto conveyer belt. Full barrels weigh up to 45 lbs. Person must have visual acuity (up to 30 ft.) in order to see end of conveyer belt clearly. This enables Baler to spot congestions. Requires physical coordination to operate forklift. Inside Conditions, extremes of heat (summer), humidity, noise (from forklift and production machinery).

Safe Quality Food 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.

Succession Program

By accepting this position, you are entering a role that is part of our defined Succession Program. The purpose of this program is to provide structured development and training that prepares employees to progress toward the role of Cutting Operator. Participation in this program requires meeting all performance, skill development, and progression expectations outlined below. The Succession Program is designed with the following career path, Baler → Aerator → Cutting Operator. As part of this program, you are expected to demonstrate continuous growth and readiness to advance to the next level. This includes completing required training, meeting performance standards, and accepting promotional movement when selected. Failure to demonstrate progress, meet performance expectations, or successfully transition into the next job level (Baler → Aerator → Cutting Operator) may result in removal from the program and reassignment outside of the succession track. Advancement within this succession path may require you to transition to the night shift, as certain developmental opportunities and promotional placements occur on that shift. A refusal or inability to transition to the night shift when required will result in disqualification from the Succession Program. If disqualified, you may be reassigned to an available entry level role that is not part of the Succession Program (this may result in a demotion or pay reduction).

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