Operative (Staunton, VA, US, 24401)

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.

Our Staunton, VA facility to looking for a Warehouse Operator for Shipping/Receiving department. This position will be responsible for receiving raw materials, supplies and other items from vendors and suppliers. They will also be responsible for storing and loading the manufactured goods and preparing shipments to customers, while also maintaining the warehouse.

This position will be primarily based at our Hays Warehouse location, working 2nd shift; 3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Check invoices, packing slips, bills of lading
• Check condition of material
• Check condition of trucks
• Report defects following company SOP’s
• Unpack, distribute to appropriate storage and/or work areas
• Complete required internal record keeping
• Store manufactured goods in warehouse according to GMP’s/ FIFO
• Properly load and unload materials to prevent damage
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials
• Operation/maintenance of forklift trucks and pallet jacks
• Operations of roll clamp truck to load and unload roll stock materials from railcars or trailers into the warehouse/staging area
• Ensure that prescribed safety measures are followed
• Comply with company policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Willing and able to assist at both the main site location and the off-site warehouse location when needed

Ideally the individual that would be a strong fit for this position would have some of the following knowledge/skills and abilities;

• Proficient in reading, writing to complete required paperwork
• Perform mathematical functions as related to required paperwork
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Operate a clamp truck
• Mechanical aptitude

An individual in this position must be able to learn and demonstrate the following skills;

• Electrical Pallet Jack Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Clamp Truck operation
• Advantz-ware Software System for tracking of packages

Job Requirements:

• At least one year of professional working experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment with experience operating a fork truck
• Skills: Mechanical

Pay Range: -

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 [email protected] . 

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