Feeder-Packer

Feeder-Packer

Requisition ID: 1798

Location:

Sturgis, MI, US, 49091

Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

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.

Feeder Wage: Starting at $19.71/hour (2nd shift after training.)

DEPARTMENT Schedule:

1st shift - 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

2nd shift - 3:30 pm to 12 am Monday - Friday

Join a welcoming, tenured staff at a facility with great career potential!

JOB TITLE: Feeder

DEPARTMENT: Finishing

WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Load Cartons : Load cartons into the feeder of the folder/gluer production machine.

2. Training: Provide training for new production associates on the folder/gluer process.

3. Problem Reporting: Inform production Operators of any issues occurring on the line.

4. Supply Management: Notify manufacturing Operators when running low on supplies.

5. Jam Clearing: Assist with clearing jam-ups on production machine-fed lines.

6. Job Ticket Consultation: Review job tickets for proper instructions before starting a new job or shift.

7. Packing Instructions: Follow packing instructions as documented on the job ticket.

8. Physical Requirements : Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.

9. Backup Support: Provide backup support to other associates on production machine-fed lines to maintain production flow.

10. Communication: Communicate instructions to other manufacturing employees and shifts.

11. Case Count Monitoring: Monitor case counts to ensure correct production quantities are packed.

12. Continuous Operation: Participate in tasks necessary for continuous operation of the process.

13. Safety Compliance: Follow all manufacturing plant safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.

14. Quality Monitoring: Monitor the quality of products being produced to ensure they meet standards.

15. Compliance: Comply with the Consolidated Standards for Inspection - Food Contact Manufacturing Facilities following SQF Guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Excellent communication and training skills.

• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

GPI's Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k)

• 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

• Paid Time Off 10 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (

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