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Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Forklift Operator (Clamp Truck)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$45,950 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Forklift Operator (Clamp Truck)
- Chicago, IL
- 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.
- 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.
OPPORTUNITY
We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. We're recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. This job posting is for a Roll Clamp Driver with a pay range of $24.19 - $26.89/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.JOB SUMMARY
- The person who occupies this position is responsible for the unloading and loading of paperboard material from trucks, staging the rolls through SAP and staging the sheeters with material.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- _Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- + Manufacturing experience preferred + Some clamp truck experience required. Forklift and hand truck experience helpful. Knowledge of Sheeting Department equipment helpful
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE
- + High School Diploma or equivalent required. + Must speak, read and write in English. + High School diploma or GED required.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
- + Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. + Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule. + Must be willing and able to work overtime.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- + Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
- Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:
- + Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- 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.
- accommodations@graphicpkg.com