Night Shift Palletizer Operator

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.

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product. They must understand and align business operations and cutting department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product. Reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement of cases onto pallet matches specification.
Turns selector switch on palletizer to control stacking arrangement of cases on pallet and to transfer loaded pallet to delivery platform.
Supplies loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
Stops and restarts equipment to clear jams.
Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
Operate automatic bagger equipment by threading bag and going through the startup process.

Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English. Qualified candidate will be mechanically inclined, solution oriented and some computer knowledge.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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 and visual activities that are commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
pushing, pulling, twisting (re-piling loads), kneeling, bending, reaching, going up and downstairs, visual acuity (near and far).
Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:
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.
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee 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 careers.graphicpkg.com.