Finishing Packing Specialist

Graphic Packaging International is a leader in the packaging industry, serving hundreds of the world’s most recognized brands. You’ve probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our packaging. Graphic Packaging International is a leader in the packaging industry, serving hundreds of the world’s most recognized brands. You’ve probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our packaging.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of specific duties which are considered the essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list.

• Understands and follows all safe operating procedures.

• Continuous walking, standing, constant pulling and turning movements that are associated with moving the cartons across an air table.

• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines.
• Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors and presents data-based solutions in keeping with continuous improvement objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department manager.
• Understands and monitors the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment.
• Assist other departments as needed and when possible, to improve and optimize up-time, productivity, waste and quality.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to wear hearing protection for extended periods of time

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is associated with pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, reaching, stretching and working in tight positions.
• The employee is continuously required to lift up to 50 pounds, frequently required to lift 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to carry over 50 pounds.
• Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of product to detect imperfections.
• Inside Conditions: Extremes of heat (100+ seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils, solvents and other related chemicals