Group Leader

Graphic Packaging•Clarksville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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, foodservice, 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.

Requirements

18 years or older, required
Qualified PCF Packer and/or Offstacker, required
Previous instruction and training experience, strongly preferred
In-depth knowledge of workflow and all basic skills needed to be successful in the Paper Cup Forming Department
Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Maintains positive team environment
Demonstrated positive attitude and patience in high-stress environments/situations
Demonstrated traits of respect and integrity
Demonstrated organizational skills and highly detail oriented
Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a fast-pace, multi-task environment
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours; climbing stairs; lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying up 30 pounds; lowering up to 30 pounds from a height of 4 feet; pushing up to 250 pounds using carts or other various tools; visual acuity and depth perception; working in various temperatures and humidity levels.
Meets all eligibility requirements outlined in the Internal Promotion Policy

Nice To Haves

Previous instruction and training experience, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
Adhere to plant and corporate safety policies by always performing duties in a safe and orderly manner; be actively engaged in all safety programs
Ensure production and distribution of products are consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
Maintain 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly
Set the example for other employees concerning work practices and attitude
Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are fulfilled
Lift, carry, and lower boxes up to 50 pounds to a height of 7 feet
Sort and stack boxes of finished product onto correct pallets
Attention to detail and visual acuity to prevent mixing product on pallets
Read and scan labels, move loaded pallets, complete paperwork, communicate with others
Perform basic computer skills, including scanning product, data entry, and printing pallet tickets
Perform all tasks necessary to complete product packaging within the assigned work area
Safely operate and maintain all machines in the Packout Area (Rennco, Tape machine, etc.)
Make required adjustments to minimize machine down time and maximize production
Create assignments for employees daily
Give and document safety briefings to employees before the beginning of each shift
Ensure labeler is clean and maintained
Segregate spoilage and recyclable items, placing material in appropriate containers
Obtain and replace shipping film, as needed
Ensure accountability among Offstackers for safety, quality, production, procedures, housekeeping procedures, and company policies
Manage and relieve employee breaks, ensuring maximum production and that all employees receive their authorized breaks
Instruct, train, and mentor new Offstackers in the day to day operations
Assist Quality, Die Cutting and Printing Departments in sorting defective raw materials and finished products, as required
Ensure all daily equipment paperwork and logs are completed within the department
Perform department inspections with the outgoing/incoming Lead Packer and communicate current jobs, scheduled product runs, changeovers scheduled, machine status, personnel updates, training needs, immediate changes, and issues in the department.
Notify Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of any issues that arise beyond the scope of the Lead Packer’s duties including product quality, damages, excessive spoilage, mechanical problems, shortage, or timeliness of supplied materials
Once qualified, instruct and train other Lead Offstackers in proper procedures of the position
Actively participate in daily team production meetings and communicate key training items within the plant environment on safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement
Record and maintain various production data
Meet required Key Performance Metrics
Fulfill overtime requirements as necessary
Fulfill other duties as assigned; assisting in other areas as required by changing business needs