Mixer/blender Material Room Operator - York, United States - Graham Packaging Company

Graham Packaging Company
Graham Packaging Company
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York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Company Statement:
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking.

We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable.

And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family.

Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow.

Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.


Overview:

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Mixer/Blender Material Room Operator based in York, PA. This opening is for Day Shift, which operates during the hours of 7am-7pm on a 2/2/3 schedule (working every other weekend).**-
Starting at $23.37/hour
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Weekly pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match) effective on day one


Material Handlers work under general supervision, work safely, provide the highest quality, defect free product to our customer as well as meet all the requirements of a Material Handler.


The primary duties of a Forklift Operator include:

  • Follow all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
  • Follows all safety rules and safety requirements of the position and the plant.
  • Understand and knows all LOTO Procedures and follows them.
  • Must report all Quality defects to the Quality department to be addressed ASAP.
  • May be required to pump railcars for Resin Supply.
  • Maintain equipment in regrind rooms.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the regrind rooms.
  • Be able to change color, adhesive and EVOH gaylords.
  • Operate forklift and/or clamp truck in compliance with safety standards
  • Properly weigh and tag all regrind boxes.
  • Keeps all machines stocked with raw material.
  • Assists in creating the orderly flow of both rawmaterial & finished product.
  • Support blowmold operators at all times as concerns the material handler responsibilities.
  • Responds to alarms in a timely manner to prevent unnecessary downtime.
  • Operates a variety of buttons, switches, dials and controls as well as computerized equipment.
  • Climbs up, over, in and around the equipment in a safe manner. This includes regularly stepping up 1 foot and occasionally climbing 58 stairs on a ladder to check equipment.
  • Works near hot and cold parts and around moving mechanical parts. Starts and stops machines as needed to perform maintenance or troubleshoot problems.
  • Remembers and applies a large body of knowledge pertaining to the machine operation features and the product features. There are many variables involved in both that must be learned and applied.
  • Fills out related forms for Production and Quality.
  • Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year forklift experience preferred.

Material Handlers are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers.

Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:


  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
  • Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
  • Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
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