Packaging Specialist

Graham Packaging Company - Evansville, IN

Full-time

Evansville, IN

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Packaging Specialist at Graham Packaging Company is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the packaging process in a manufacturing environment. This role involves general housekeeping of the production area, inspecting finished products, and packing them according to established guidelines. The position emphasizes safety, quality control, and teamwork, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Visually inspect finished product for defects before packing to ensure quality.
• Follow written packing instructions.
• Notify supervisor or lead of potential problems with finished product and/or machinery.
• Grind bottles as necessary, checking for contamination before grinding.
• Open and inspect bundles of corrugated material and check for proper printing and defects.
• Stack case/dividers on carts and feed individual cases and dividers into case forming machine.
• Use case making equipment in a safe manner.
• Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when supplies at the machine need to be replenished.
• Communicate with incoming shift or line replacement on any problems with quality, machine, and packing configurations.
• Assist with rework and heldware to ensure effective completion.
• Assist in the training of regular and temporary workforce in stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
• Keep work area and other facilities clean, orderly and safe.
• Complete written documentation as required.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Effective communication skills to convey facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Ability to collaborate well with others and proactively contribute to group objectives.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program