Equipment Operator Jobs in Illinois

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner
• Actively engaged, involved, and current in SBO process; Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
• Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Deliver raw or in-process materials to production areas.
• Properly document transactions between production and warehouse.
• Operate RF unit.
• Store all materials in designated storage areas, properly documented and accordance with designated storage patterns. Consolidate product in warehouse to ensure proper room in warehouse.
• Unload, warehouse, and properly document inbound shipments.
• Load and properly document outbound shipments.
• Keep assigned area clean and orderly.
• Help in reconciling inventory problems.
• Notify Supervisor and/or Group Leader of any damaged shipments.
• Check areas of truck described on forklift check sheet and report problems to shift supervisor or group leader.
• Shuttle materials required for production needs from outside warehouse.
• Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), baler machines, and tape sealing machines.
• Fill propane tanks, as assigned.
• Remove snow.
• Once qualified, instruct and train other operators.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production and distribution requirements are met.
• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

• Ability to successfully complete written and driving examination required to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operator license.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes: Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours; Occasional Lifting up to 25 lbs.; Visual acuity and depth perception necessary to operator PIT equipment, and read computer screen or other electronic devices; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year
  

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.