Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers

8d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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. Graphic Packaging International, Prosperity Extrusion Facility is currently seeking Powered Industrial Truck Operators for our Prosperity, SC facility located in Newberry County. PIT Operators will support the extrusion facility while operating various types of Hyster mechanical equipment which includes forklift and clamp trucks, yard dog, a railcar mover, and other various types of powered vehicle equipment. Loading and unloading the production line with rolls of basestock, loading finished goods and unloading raw material from trailers and railcars, and moving railcars are some of the functions of the warehouse operator. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED A stable work history is a must, with a minimum of 2 years of powered industrial truck experience with equipment such as sit down forklifts, clamp trucks and trailer jockey required. Shipping and receiving is open weekly from 11pm Sunday through 11pm Friday. We are hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift, with training on 1st shift. Candidate(s) must be able to work 1st shift for training and then 2nd or 3rd shift (we do not rotate shifts). There is the opportunity for additional overtime, which would dependent upon business demands. Key attributes for the position: Team player Ability to work alone in most situations Housekeeping 5S oriented Troubleshooting PC experience Strong Safety Behavior Action oriented Self-motivated/self-starter Punctuality and attendance are a must! Physical attributes for the position: Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, visual acuity (Near and Far) Grasping and gripping Possess a strong work ethic Must be able to work additional hours (overtime) Reading computer screen or electronic devices Read a tape measure

Requirements

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
A stable work history is a must, with a minimum of 2 years of powered industrial truck experience with equipment such as sit down forklifts, clamp trucks and trailer jockey required.
Candidate(s) must be able to work 1st shift for training and then 2nd or 3rd shift (we do not rotate shifts).
Team player
Ability to work alone in most situations
Housekeeping
5S oriented
Troubleshooting
PC experience
Strong Safety Behavior
Action oriented
Self-motivated/self-starter
Punctuality and attendance are a must!
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, visual acuity (Near and Far)
Grasping and gripping
Possess a strong work ethic
Must be able to work additional hours (overtime)
Reading computer screen or electronic devices
Read a tape measure
Be at least 18 years old
Mechanical/Technical aptitude
Excellent Computer skills
Ability to communicate well verbally
You will be required to wear steel toes shoes, hair and/or beard nets, safety glasses and earplugs at a minimum.
A background check and drug screen are required for hiring.

Responsibilities

PIT Operators will support the extrusion facility while operating various types of Hyster mechanical equipment which includes forklift and clamp trucks, yard dog, a railcar mover, and other various types of powered vehicle equipment.
Loading and unloading the production line with rolls of basestock, loading finished goods and unloading raw material from trailers and railcars, and moving railcars are some of the functions of the warehouse operator.