Finishing Helper

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.

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Finishing 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 Finishing Helper for the Fort Smith, AR plant that is part of the Consumer Products Division

Position Purpose

Participates in overall product outcome associated with Gluers.

Interprets and documents standards related to product performance and quality.

Assists in the maintenance and set up of equipment for customer product.

Job Functions

• Must be able to operate and be familiar with the Gluer requirements.
• Must be become familiar with technical aspects of Gluer and be able to troubleshoot if needed.
• Must be able to assist with CI sorting.
• Must be or become familiar with SAP and PEAK.
• Must be able to work towards achieving Finishing Dept. goals.
• Mechanical skills are a plus.
• Performs other organizational duties as required.
• Must take direction from Shift Supervisor and Finishing Operator.
• Must complete skill validation requirements for the Finishing Helper job.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires bending, pulling, walking.

Job Specifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Skills - Mechanical, communication.
• Computer literate.
• Able to use SAP and PEAK systems.
• Abilities- Good attendance, guide teams and processes, and ability to work alone.

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.