Material Handler - Military veterans preferred

Material Handler

Tracking Code 13666-159 Job Description Graphic Packaging International, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. We are one of the largest producers of folding cartons and hold a leading market position in solid bleached sulfate, coated unbleached kraft and coated recycled paperboard. Graphic Packagings customers include some of the most widely- recognized companies in the world.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

**Material Handler Job Summary Below:**

Operates propane or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks and clamps to lift, stack, or move product, equipment, or materials between loading, processing, and storage areas in a warehouse or factory.

**Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:**

* Stages load for transport by stacking, arranging, and securing loads

* Positions forks and other lifting devices under or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, rolls, products, or materials and transports load to designated area

* Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device

* May supply production with materials as needed

* Unloads and loads tractor trailers when required

* May manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices

* Moves levers, turns steering wheel, and presses pedals to drive truck and controls movement of lifting apparatus.

* Stages loads for transport by stacking, arranging, and securing loads.

* Unloads and stacks materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

* Supplies production with materials as needed.

* Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging Internationals good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork

* Tends and maintains baler room

* Tends and replenishes pallet stretch wrap equipment

* Inventories materials

* Weighs materials or product and record weight and other data on tags, labels, or shipping paperwork

* Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging or exchanging batteries, replacing liquified-gas tank, and fueling

* Performs routine inspections of vehicles

* Performs other clerical duties.

* Assists other departments as needed.

**Required Skills/Abilities:**

* Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.

* Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.

* Ability to safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift & clamp truck).

* Basic understanding of warehouse procedures.

* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Knowledge of use with Microsoft Office Suite/inventory software to maintain records and input data.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Basic computer and data entry skills.

* Visual color discrimination, ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color.

* Ability to work under minimal supervision.

* Good attendance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education/Experience:**

* High School Diploma preferred, technical school education, or equivalent.

* 1-2 years of related shipping experience preferred.

* Training in forklift and clamp truck safe operating procedures.

* Experience working in a fast pace manufacturing environment.

**Color Management**

* Successfully passing a vision assessment

**Language Skills**

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

**Mathematical Skills**

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

**Reasoning Ability**

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**

* Power Industrial Vehicle Certified

**Essential Job Functions**

* **Work Schedule**

+ Must be able to work any shift.

+ Must be able to work overtime as required.

+ Must be able to perform the job in the physical plant location.

* **Physical Demands**

+ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move in a pushing and pulling motion when helping change loads; frequently required to climb on and off the press platform; continuously required to work above ground on top of the press; frequently required to bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, and twist. Frequently required to use eye, hand and foot coordination when making load change. Hand coordination is required of both hands for simple grasping.

+ The employee must not be colorblind

+ The employee is frequently required to lift under 10 pounds and between 40-45 pounds.

+ Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required.

+ Must be able to push, pull, and carry up to 40 pounds.

* **Work Environment**

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to dust, fumes, vibration, toxic conditions, powder spray, heat, cold, and potential work hazards from the dryers.

+ The noise level in the work environment is loud.

+ Personal Protective Equipment is required. This includes; steel toe shoes, safety glasses, ear protections, and gloves. Other PPE may be required for specific tasks.

***The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.***

*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.* *. Please apply at*

Required Experience

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