Graphic Packaging International · 15 hours ago
Production Assistant
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGraphic Packaging International is one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for recognized brands. The Production Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks assigned by management, including packing, labeling, and operating equipment, while ensuring quality and cleanliness in the production area.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Job functions include, but are not limited to the following. The Assistant responsibilities can include feeding, packing, labeling, palletizing, operation of the banding/wrapping equipment and operation of Packsize equipment
Lift handfuls of material and placing in the feeder of the equipment
Pack cartons into cases directly behind gluers or directly after stripping
Inspect cartons - ONLY Quality Products are to be packed!
Strip individual cartons off die cut loads
Off bear cartons off cut loads into separate copies or die positions
Prepare cases, layer boards, and labels for jobs
Check job ticket or spec book for appropriate pallet configuration
Stack cartons according to spec on pallet. Confirm that labels are correct and facing out, as applicable, on all finishing pallets. Also making sure corrugated is all lined up and matches in appearance
Stretch wrap complete pallets and send to shipping
Scan finished goods and input data into computer
Re-stock materials for the following crews, which include but not limited to, making lids, corrugated stocked and also keeping the tables stocked up with tape
Operate electric Pallet Jacks safely to move WIP or finished pallets
Maintain the cleanliness of the area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc.) performed during make ready
Conduct quality audits as required
Conduct sorting operations as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must be able to work 8 hour shifts plus overtime as required
Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Benefits
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
Company
Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
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2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
Laurie Brlas
Director
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