Feeder-Packer
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Packaging Engineer
Requisition
Location:
Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188
Department:
Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel:
No Travel Required
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, food service, 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.
Benefits***$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
Position OverviewFeeder – Packer Wage:
Starting at $21.12/hour base + shift differentials.
- GPI promotes within with an earning potential up to $39.66/hour in other departments.
Feeder – Packer Schedule Requirements:
- Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. 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.
Feeder – Packer
Job Summary:
The person who occupies this position is responsible for assuming all production duties performed by feeder (feed flat cartons into gluing/paneling machines), catcher (remove product from press and pack into cases) and sorter (quality checks on cartons). This person rotates between these manufacturing positions throughout working shift. They understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives in a manufacturing environment.
Feeder – Packer
Job Functions:
Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork.
Additional functions may be assigned by production management.
Background / Experience / Skills- Experience:
None (entry-level).
- Education:
None required.
- Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
- Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
- Routine Lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Push/pull pallet jack with up to 50 lb. load.
- Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
- Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
- 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.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago
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