Material Handler - Forklift Operator

About the role

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. This position is based in Clarksville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Operate various Personal Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), such as lift trucks and clamp trucks to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, stage and move products, equipment, or materials.
• Determine space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lay out position of shipments (stage loads).
• Receive incoming materials, record receipt, and store in appropriate locations.
• Working 12-hour shifts in a safe & clean environment.
• Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
• Shift schedules may vary as production continues to grow.

Requirements

• Previous PIV experience (fork truck, clamp truck, etc.) in a warehouse environment.
• You enjoy learning new things and working in a fast paced environment!
• You have a great work ethic, a positive attitude, a great attendance history and enjoy working with your hands!
• You have aptitude to learn general computer software, including QAD, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, databases and various manufacturing application.
• You are flexible and adaptable.
• You are 18 years old or older.

Benefits

• 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