Warehouse Shredder/Baler

Requisition ID: 6238

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104

Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

Travel: No Travel Required

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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.

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position are the collection and shipment of recycled and waste materials. This includes the shredding and baling of scrapped or waste products, etc. Properly segregating the different substrates for shipment and loading on trucks, keeping the balers operating, filling them with baling wire as needed, weighing bales for transportation. In addition, this position is responsible for keeping the shredding room clean and organized. Safety in operation of mechanical equipment and safety in performance of job duties is paramount to this position. This position may also be called upon to support other warehouse and/or plant responsibilities as needed depending on workload.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Shredding of scrap waste:

• Stage and shred scrap waste.

• Keep staging area organized and clean

• Weigh and load scrap bales according to substrate

• Process accurate paperwork for shipments of scrap waste

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse areas.

• Perform daily cleaning tasks as defined/obvious

• Perform cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory counts and location

• Identify opportunities for improvement in warehouse organization

• Operation of company-owned equipment to include:

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks and other material handling equipment.

• Timely notification of needed repairs to Warehouse Lead

• Support of recycling equipment, processes and materials:

• Working with 3rd party recycling vendor

• General maintenance and cleaning in recycling areas

• Preparation of materials for shipment to external recycling vendors

• Adhere to all safety rules and policies –

• Identify and report safety concerns

• Hold self & co-workers accountable for safe working habits

• Timely reporting of accidents or injuries

• Adhere to all company policies, to include but not limited to –

• Reporting to work as scheduled, adhering to company attendance policies and expectations in regard to reporting to work on time and supporting schedule changes and/or overtime assignments

• Complying with all AIB /GMP guidelines

• Communicating in a manner that is respectful and promotes teamwork.

• Other tasks as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner

• Must be able to communicate in English, as well as read, understand and follow work instructions as provided in the English language

• Must have general math skills and basic computer proficiency

• Mechanical aptitude preferred

• Must have excellent attention to detail

• Willingness to learn and improve personal, team and organizational performance

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Working Conditions

• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, with occasional lift of up to 100 lbs.

• Operate forklift, clamp truck, pallet jack, standup lift, and scissors lift up to 100% of work shift

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery

• Stand and/or walk up to 8-12 hours per day. Work hours may include up to 12-hr. work shift.

• Climb on/off forklifts, clamp trucks, and vehicles to support job tasks

• Stoop, bend, scoop, climb and twist as necessary to support work duties

• Perform work tasks involving hands, arms, and upper body; includes work above shoulder height

• Must have valid driver’s license and personal transportation for between facility and/or warehouse movement as required.

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/SF_eeo_is_the_law_federal_poster.pdf)

Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls