Finishing Operator Assistant

Graphic Packaging•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International produces paper-based packaging for many well-known brands across various industries including food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. As one of the largest manufacturers in this sector, GPI is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates with a collaborative, diverse, and innovative team across over 130 locations worldwide. The company emphasizes environmental responsibility and community involvement, offering competitive compensation and benefits to its employees. This specific role is a full-time, hourly position within the Production Department at the Omaha facility.

Requirements

Standing for 12-hour shifts with minimal lower body movement (excluding breaks and lunch).
Visual acuity at short distances to detect variances in job numbers, register, and collator marks.
Color vision needed to detect inappropriate product color.
Ability to lift and load up to 20 lb. bundles of corrugate into a case erector.
Ability to lift 25-35 lb. boxes continuously and 50 lbs. occasionally to cover the Palletizer position.
Must be able to operate electric Pallet Jacks safely.
Must be able to follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Must report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Must participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required.
Must follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods.
Must report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Responsibilities

Feeding, palletizing, and operating banding equipment.
Stacking pallets according to specified work instructions and pallet diagrams.
Reviewing and confirming Pallet “S” Tags, Pallet logs, and Work Instructions.
Ensuring labels are correct and facing outwards on all finishing pallets.
Verifying corrugated alignment and appearance.
Operating electric Pallet Jacks safely to move work-in-progress (WIP) or finished pallets.
Lifting and placing cases on pallets while keeping the palletizing loop clear.
Inspecting and packing cartons as needed.
Assembling corrugated according to customer specifications.
Restocking materials for subsequent crews, including making lids, stocking corrugated, and ensuring tables are stocked with tape.
Following all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Reporting potentially unsafe conditions that could result in unsafe foods or non-compliance to SQF procedures to a person of authority.
Participating in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required.
Following all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Reporting any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority for recording and/or correction.

Benefits

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