General Laborer - $14+ Depending On Shift

General Laborer - $14+ Depending on Shift

Tracking Code 12407-159 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.

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**General Job Summary Below:**

The General Laborer performs job duties within the Finishing Department. They are responsible for supporting the finishing department with quality of the folding operation to meet customer specifications and production schedule. Responsible for placing paper board cartons into feeding machines. Picking up paper board material and cartons from the end line, and placing cartons into boxes.

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

* Removes finished folded cartons from the press and packs them into cases.

* Inspects job numbers on carton with job label being used to ensure accuracy.

* Feeds product into machines in an efficient manner to obtain production goals.

* Stacks cartons from loaded pallets and places them into feeder machines.

* Develops, maintains, and posts logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, and results of special quality studies for review by line mechanics, supervisors, and other production staff.

* Consults with supervisor to determine appropriate recommendations and remedies for questionable products.

* Maintains quality records as needed.

* Performs fast paced duties to ensure machines are properly operational.

* Performs machine checks to watch for jams.

* Assists operators with various tasks, including; clean-up.

* Reports unsafe conditions to the operator or management.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Required Skills/Abilities:**

* Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected.

* Thorough attention to detail.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Thorough understanding of technical written (and verbal)

* Basic computer and data entry skills.

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

* Ability to work under minimal supervision.

* Good attendance

* The ability to work with other team members and participate in teamwork and team processes.

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. Mathematics emphasis preferred.

**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**

* None required

**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

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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 pe