Packaging Specialist (12hr Monthly Rotation) - $21.70/hr

Graham Packaging Company•Port Allen, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Packaging Specialist based in Port Allen, Louisiana. This role works a rotating shift from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Packaging Specialists maintain the production area and make cases, inspect, and pack finished products according to established procedures, specifications, and guidelines. The position requires following safety, health, quality, GMP, and company practices, contributing to quality improvement, and completing required documentation. Limited travel may be required. Graham describes itself as a people-, planet-, and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. Its Blue Culture emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, integrity, respect, learning, and employee growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; access to a 401(k) Employee Saving Plan and Employee Wellness Program; and paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law.

Requirements

Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate with others, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
Visually inspect finished products for defects before packing and follow written packing instructions.
Notify a supervisor or lead about potential problems with finished products or machinery.
Grind bottles as necessary and check for contamination before grinding.
Open and inspect corrugated-material bundles for proper printing and defects.
Stack cases and dividers on carts, then feed cases and dividers into the case-forming machine.
Use case-making equipment safely.
Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when machine supplies need replenishing.
Communicate quality, machine, and packing-configuration issues to the incoming shift or line replacement.
Assist with rework and held goods to ensure effective completion.
Help train regular and temporary workers in stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
Keep the work area and other facilities clean, orderly, and safe.
Complete required written documentation.