Shipping-Receiving

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.

The Forklift Operator supports the Logistics Manager in providing support, direction, and training to achieve KPI improvements through driving operational performance. Key duties and responsibilties include, but are not limited to:

• Able to support production floor through pickup and delivery of product
• Able to properly stage orders and execute the storage of finished goods
• Able to learn and understand SAP applications regarding inventory, production and shipments
• Able to know and understand all shipping and receiving protocols and procedures
• Maintain equipment and do all required safety checks and cleanings as required
• Able to work in a high-paced and multi-task environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Organize and maintain organization in all Warehouse areas
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must have organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial vehicles
• Attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Must be responsible and motivated to work
• Must be able to work other shifts and overtime as necessary

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of forklift experience within a manufacturing operation
• Prior experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, pulling and staging orders, loading trucks, transport documentation and inventory control

Physical Demands:

• Able to climb in/out of the forklift on a frequent basis throughout the work shift
• Able to walk throughout the warehouse areas; surfaces are mostly concrete
• Ability to occasionally ift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read computer screens and other electronic devices

PAY RANGE: $23.63 - $27.40

Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.

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 + 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