3rd Shift Production Support (Forklift Driver)

Company: Graphic Packaging
Location: Visalia
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Graphic Packaging International, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. We are one of the largest producers of folding cartons and hold a leading market position in solid bleached sulfate, coated unbleached Kraft and coated recycled paperboard. Graphic Packaging's customers include some of the most widely- recognized companies in the world.

We achieve our vision by delivering value to our customers, building a high-performance culture for our employees and creating superior returns for our shareholders. We strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate.

Graphic Packaging has approximately 17,000 employees working in more than 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefit programs that are among the best in the industry to reward the talented people who make our company successful. We invite you to review the following employment opportunity and to learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

Graphic Packaging-Visalia manufactures and distributes paper cups and plastic lids for the food service industry and is currently recruiting for the following position.

JOB TITLE: 3rd Shift Production Support (Forklift Driver)

DEPARTMENT: Warehouse

WORK SCHEDULE: 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) - 8:00 a.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Support employee is responsible for supplying raw materials and supplies to the departments to be converted to finished goods. This is done by transporting the raw materials from the raw material warehouse to various department with an industrial powered truck such as a forklift or a roll clamp truck in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Support employee will also unload raw materials from railcars and unload from trucks on docks. This position requires good eye-hand coordination in maneuvering the industrial lift and raw materials through areas that are congested with pedestrians, forklifts, building structures, machines and other materials. The Production Support employee is also responsible for disposing waste materials from the production areas.

All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and safety goggles.

WORK DEVICES/TOOLS consist of the following: powered industrial forklift, roll clamps, computer, R/F scanner, and writing utensils.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

* 3 years + recent experience operating powered industrial trucks (forklifts) required. Experience in a manufacturing environment and experience with roll clamp is a plus.

* Must be able to climb in/out of the forklift on a frequent basis throughout the work shift. There is one step up/down into/out of the cab of the forklift

* Must be able to walk around throughout the shipping/receiving bays; surfaces are mostly concrete

* Must be able to perform pushing/pulling activities when performing work activities

* Must be able to bend throughout the work shift; majority of bending occurs

in a slight forward bend for brief periods of times. This may be performed on a repetitive basis

* Must be able to reach between waist and shoulder height which occurs on a continuous basis. Reaching overhead and below waist level occurs on an occasional basis.

* Must be able to lift/lower/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifting overhead/lowering from overhead can occur on an occasional basis.

* Must have the ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment

* Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

* Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends. Graphic Packaging International operates on a 24 hour, 7 day/week basis.

The above description/summary may be amended, revised, or supplemented as the Company deems necessary in order to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous operation.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee\'s or applicant\'s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.

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