Helper

HelperRequisition ID: 6916Location:Fort Smith, AR, US, 72923Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)Travel: No Travel RequiredAt 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.Cutting Entry Operator (utility/helper)Graphic Packaging International, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading provider of packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage and other consumer products companies. The Company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and holds a leading market position in coated-unbleached Kraft board and coated-recycled board. One of its facilities is currently seeking an experienced Cutting Helper for the Fort Smith, AR plant that is part of the Consumer Products DivisionShift is 12-hour nights - 6:45 pm to 7 am - rotating 4 nights on and 4 nights offShift includes weekends, holidays and frequent overtime required.We are a Tobacco Free Facility inside and outside for 12-hour shift.Address: 10300 Roberts Blvd, Fort Smith, ARPosition PurposeParticipates in overall product outcome associated with the Cutters.Interprets and documents standards related to product performance and quality.Assists in the maintenance and set up of equipment for customer product.Works in a safe and efficient manner.Job FunctionsMust be able to operate and be familiar with the Cutter requirements.Must be become familiar with technical aspects of the Cutter and be able to troubleshoot if needed.Must be or become familiar with SAP and PEAK.Must be able to work towards achieving Cutting Dept. goals.Mechanical skills are a plus.Performs other organizational duties as required.Must take direction from Shift Supervisor and Cutting Operator.Must complete skill validation requirements for the job.Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.Requires bending, pulling, walking.Keep work area clean and presentable at all times.Locate all loads. Get them to the Aerator if needed. Bring all loads to press.Keep conveyor stocked at all times. Stage loads so as keep aisles clear and any copy or job changes separate.Change out loads using the Non-Stop feature of the press.Help with Purge/Line Clearance.Pull dropped loads.Safely and effectively be able to keep a press running during the Operator’s break periods.Hand Pack jobs as necessary for shipping per individual job instructions.Helper to assist in the Make-Ready of jobs and train on machine functions as time allows.Job SpecificationsA high school diploma or GED is the minimum formal education required for this occupation.Previous manufacturing experience.Skills - Mechanical, good communication, and attention to detail.Computer literate.Able to use SAP and PEAK systems.Abilities - Good attendance, work in teams or alone, guide teams and processes, and ability to work alone.Heavy lifting required.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 (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SFeeoisthelawfederalposter.pdf) .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. 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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SFeeoisthelawfederalposter.pdf)Nearest Major Market: Fort Smith