Palletizer Operator

Graphic Packaging • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is hiring a Palletizer Operator for its foodservice folding carton manufacturing operation in Chicago, Illinois. The role operates automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack finished-product cases onto pallets. The operator reads packaging specifications to ensure the correct pallet type and case arrangement, and aligns work with business operations and the cutting department to meet customer expectations and operational objectives.

The position also involves inspecting cases, slip sheets, and pallets as they move along a conveyor; controlling pallet stacking arrangements and transfers; supplying empty pallets and slip sheets; clearing equipment jams; and reporting malfunctions to a supervisor. The operator also runs automatic bagger equipment, including threading the bag and completing the startup process.

All employees are expected to follow plant, process, hygiene, allergen, and Safe Quality Food procedures; report potentially unsafe food conditions or customer complaints to an authorized person; and participate in root-cause and corrective-action activities as required. The advertised pay range is $20.39 to $21.18 per hour, plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. Graphic Packaging offers on-the-job training and career progression through its promotion-from-within program.

Requirements

• Ability to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent communication skills, including communicating with people at all levels throughout the organization.
• Mechanical inclination and a solution-oriented approach.
• Some computer knowledge.
• Follow procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the console controlling automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack finished-product cases on pallets.
• Read packaging specifications and ensure the pallet type and case arrangement match the specifications.
• Observe pallets moving along the conveyor to identify defective cases, slip sheets, or pallets.
• Use the palletizer selector switch to control case-stacking arrangements and transfer loaded pallets to the delivery platform.
• Supply loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
• Stop and restart equipment to clear jams.
• Inform a supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
• Operate automatic bagger equipment by threading bags and completing the startup process.
• Follow plant rules and procedures for production of Safe Quality Foods, including hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Report potentially unsafe food conditions or customer complaints to an authorized person for recording and/or correction.
• Participate in Safe Quality Food root-cause and corrective-action activities as required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays / paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Optional health, dental, and life insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health spending accounts, including flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Progressive healthy lifestyle program.
• 401(k) with employer matching and standard supplemental company contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Home and auto insurance programs.
• Purchasing Power.
• Tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance.
• Aflac.
• LifeLock Identity Protection.
• Hyatt Legal Services.
• Tobacco cessation program.
• Employee assistance and referral program.
• Uniform service.
• Safety shoe benefit.
• Safety prescription-eyewear benefit.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed