Special Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Unload and deliver materials necessary for manufacturing needs. Duties also include: recording and warehousing raw materials and in-process materials for future use.

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner
• Actively engaged, involved, and current in SBO process;
  Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
• Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Deliver raw or in-process materials to production areas.
• Properly document transactions between production and warehouse.
• Operate RF unit.
• Store all materials in designated storage areas, properly documented and accordance with designated storage patterns. Consolidate product in warehouse to ensure proper room in warehouse.
• Unload, warehouse, and properly document inbound shipments.
• Load and properly document outbound shipments.
• Keep assigned area clean and orderly.
• Help in reconciling inventory problems.
• Notify Supervisor and/or Group Leader of any damaged shipments.
• Check areas of truck described on forklift check sheet and report problems to shift supervisor or group leader.
• Shuttle materials required for production needs from outside warehouse.
• Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), baler machines, and tape sealing machines.
• Fill propane tanks, as assigned.
• Remove snow.
• Once qualified, instruct and train other operators.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.
• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

• Ability to successfully complete written and driving examination required to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operator license.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes:
  Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.; visual acuity and depth perception necessary to operate PIT equipment, and read computer screen or other electronic devices; working in various temperatures and humidity levels.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Life 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

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