Assistant I Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. 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. This position must be able to read schedule and set up machine and unwind station for each production run. Manage poly resin waste (poly pans) process. Bundles waste paper. Follow directions from operator and works in a safe, productive and quality manner. Ensures completion of all required paperwork. Must have mechanical aptitude.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows safety policies and procedures
Prepares rolls for cutover processes to ensure machine productivity
Participates in the set up of the machine
Monitors machine during production
Follows directives from operator
Flexible to work rotating 8 – 12 hr shifts
Performs general housekeeping in designated or other assigned areas
Ability to take information from schedule and apply to production requirements
Support facility in meeting departmental goals in safety, productivity, quality and continuous improvement.
Ability to identify problems, determine root cause and assist with resolution.
Ability to drive PIV
Mechanical aptitude
Problem solving skills
Works well in a team environment

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent
Good written and oral communication skills
Computer knowledge
Must be able to work rotating shifts
Frequent strenuous/physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.)
Be able to work in an environment with conditions involving noise, heat, etc.
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Mechanical aptitude
Paper, laminating and extrusion experience a plus

Pay Range:

– 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 Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things. 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, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
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