Utility Worker Starting at $17.40/hour

Graham Packaging Company•Bradford, PA

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Utility Worker in the Bradford, Pennsylvania area. The role supports production through general housekeeping, packing, case making, inspection, and other factory tasks performed according to established procedures, specifications, and guidelines. Utility Workers follow safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies; inspect and pack finished products; operate and maintain production and case-making equipment; keep supplies replenished; communicate production concerns across shifts; assist with rework and training; and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area. Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, 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 provided instructions, routines, and accepted practices.
Communicate facts and information clearly, verbally and in writing.
Collaborate with others by contributing proactively to group objectives and volunteering to help.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and practices.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
Visually inspect finished products for defects and ensure cases are properly sealed.
Pack bottles according to customer specifications.
Clear trimmer jams and safely restart or shut off the trimmer.
Notify a supervisor or lead of potential finished-product or machinery problems.
De-label and grind bottles as needed, checking for contamination before grinding.
Strap, tie, stack, and orient cases and units in the correct unit-load pattern to meet customer requests.
Safely use case-making equipment.
Keep hot- and cold-glue tanks full and perform fiber-tear checks to verify proper glue application and pattern.
Notify the appropriate coworker, forklift driver, 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 heldware to ensure effective completion.
Start, stop, restart, and clear downstream equipment as required.
Assist in training permanent and temporary workers on stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
Keep the work area and other facilities clean, orderly, and safe.
Complete required written documentation.
May perform basic stretch-wrapper functions.