Material Handler
Job Location:
Visalia, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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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. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds 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 25000 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 industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of wed love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
The Material Handler is responsible for two main functions. The first is to safely store finished product pallets into bay locations in the warehouse with a forklift or clamp truck to be pulled later by a shipping employee for an order. The pallets are stored in an organized manner and the employee must be able to align pallets within designated locations. The Material Handler is to ensure that the product from the sortation line is in conformance with storage requirements and procedures.
The Material Handler also enters product into bay locations in the inventory control system using the Radio Frequency system and scanning the barcode on the box. This is the beginning of all newly manufactured items to be placed into the Radio Frequency system so accuracy is a must.
The Material Handler must also be qualified to perform the duties of the Warehouse Stacker as they are at time required to relieve them for their breaks lunch or to fill in for an absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:
a. Visually inspect the forklift at the beginning of shift.
b. Inspect hand wrapped pallets of finished product that are ready to be transferred into the warehouse for shipment.
c. Transport product to automated wrapper and wrap securely for storage.
d. Scan the 9-digit barcode on the box and transfer the pallet of boxes into the finished good inventory using the R/F system.
e. Physically transfer the product to a pre-assigned designated location in the finished goods warehouse.
f. Routinely check the sortation line for case and pallet pull tags that have been sent form the production area. A case pull tag would mean that the Material Handler would transfer the
individual case to the department that is requesting the case. A pallet pull tag would be a request for a full pallet of product to be transferred to the Quality Control Area. Transfer the product to the appropriate location it the R/F inventory system along with the physical transaction.
g. Maintain housekeeping duties of assigned area. This consists of removing damaged cases sweeping the area straightening pallets and assists the stacker in maintaining cleanliness at the sortation line.
h. Understand perform and promote plant and company safety practices policies and procedures.
Comply with all safety standards. Remain focused on safety throughout the shift and perform all work in a safe manner without taking shortcuts. Report injuries immediately to your supervisor and any potential safety hazards observed.
Comply with all quality standards. Produce quality product by not accepting defective material into work center not making defective products at work station not passing defects to internal customers and by reporting potential quality issues.
Comply with all sanitation standards. Practice good sanitation and housekeeping practicing to maintain the appearance and condition of the operating facility.
Pay: $21.43 - $23.49
GPIs 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. 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 .
About Company
Graphic Packaging is a leader in consumer packaging solutions including folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, cooking solutions and multipack machinery.
