Finishing Operator Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Finishing Operator Assistant (Feeder/Catcher, Padlocker)

Location: Graphic Packaging International
- Omaha, Production Department

Type of Position: Full Time
- Hourly

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 are one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for 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 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.

• Place cartons into the machine feed (Feeder) or collect carts at the end of the process, perform spot quality checks, and pack completed cartons.
• Feed, palletize and operate the banding equipment.
• Stack pallets according to work instructions and pallet diagrams.
• Review and confirm that Pallet “S” Tags, Pallet logs, and Work Instructions all agree.
• Ensure labels are correct and facing out on finishing pallets; verify corrugated is lined up and matches in appearance.
• Operate electric Pallet Jacks safely to move WIP or finished pallets.
• Lift and place cases on pallets and keep the palletizing loop clear.
• Inspect and pack cartons when needed; assemble corrugated according to customer specifications.
• Restock materials for following crews, including making lids, stocking corrugated, and keeping tables stocked with tape.

• Standing for the duration of the shift (except breaks and lunch) with limited lower body movement for 12 hours.
• Visual acuity at short distances; ability to detect variances in job numbers, registers, and collation marks.
• Color vision to detect inappropriate color of product.
• Lifting and loading up to 20 lb. bundles of corrugate into a case erector.
• Able to lift 25–35 lb. boxes continuously and 50 lb. occasionally to cover the Palletizer position.

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report any potentially unsafe conditions to the appropriate authority to record or correct unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF 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.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with 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 + 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 on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For accommodation needs, please contact your Human Resources representative or email