Manufacturing Coordinator (Clarksville, TN, US, 37040)

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.

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MANUFACTURING COORDINATOR

OPPORTUNITY:

Graphic Packaging International is a foodservice cup forming manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Clarksville, TN team. This job posting is for a Manufacturing Coordinator. Hourly wage begins at $20.12/hour, progressing to $21.33/hour at 12 months. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Coordinator will focus on identifying, attracting, and hiring hourly talent within the production/manufacturing field. This position is responsible for managing the full recruitment life cycle. The position will collaborate closely with hiring managers and department supervisors to understand specific job requirements. Additionally, the position will support location needs such as event coordination, communication distribution, and other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

EDUCATION PREFERRED:

High School Diploma or GED, required

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 18 years or older, required

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in office/professional experience strongly preferred
• Excellent computer literacy and keyboarding skills - Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strongly detail oriented
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a high-paced, multi-tasking and ever-changing environment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours; climbing stairs; lifting to 50 pounds; carrying to 30 pounds; lowering to 30 pounds from a height of 4 feet; pushing to 250 pounds using carts or other various tools; visual acuity and depth perception; working in various temperatures and humidity levels.

TIME OF OPERATION:

8-hour shifts Monday-Friday

Hours: 7am to 3 pm, and overtime as necessary

 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

• Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork

dhere to plant and corporate safety policies by always performing duties in a safe and orderly manner; be actively engaged in all safety programs

• Post jobs internally and externally for open hourly positions
• Review of candidates who have applied
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against position requirements and determine who to move forward in the recruitment process
• Sourcing hourly candidates for open manufacturing positions
• Phone screen candidates with potential direct hires
• Scheduling onsite interviews with hiring team
• Attend local job fairs
• Monitor and follow up on completion of 30/60/90-day hourly evaluations (distribution and tracking completion)
• Support manufacturing event coordination (including ordering lunches for visitors or company events)
• Update GPI electronic communication boards
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, assisting in other areas as required by changing business needs

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. 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.