Palletizer Operator

Graphic Packaging•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paper-based packaging for various consumer products. They are seeking candidates to join their Food Service folding carton manufacturing operation in Chicago, IL. This role involves operating automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack cases of finished product onto pallets according to specifications. The company emphasizes career advancement through on-the-job training and a strong promotion-from-within program. They offer a comprehensive benefits package and are committed to workplace diversity and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience preferred
Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
Must have excellent communication skills, communicating with people at all levels throughout the organization.
Qualified candidate will be mechanically inclined, solution oriented and some computer knowledge.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime.
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, twisting (re-piling loads), kneeling, bending, reaching, going up and downstairs, visual acuity (near and far).
Function 1 requires lifting packed cases (weighing up to 50 lbs.) from the rollers (3 ft. high), carrying them approximately 5 ft. to pallet and stacking them onto correct pallet.
Cases are stacked as high as 7 ft.
Job requires lifting empty pallets (approximately 50 lbs.) from stack of pallets and sliding them to end of conveyor.
Requires physical ability to pull full pallet (1500 - 2000 lbs.) with handtruck.
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

Responsibilities

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product.
Reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement of cases onto pallet matches specification.
Observes pallets moving along conveyor to identify defective cases, slip sheets or pallets.
Turns selector switch on palletizer to control stacking arrangement of cases on pallet and to transfer loaded pallet to delivery platform.
Supplies loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
Stops and restarts equipment to clear jams.
Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
Operate automatic bagger equipment by threading bag and going through the startup process.
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.