Operator Assistant

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.

Responsibilities/Duties:  (the listing below is an overview of the role and does not encompass every requirement of the job).

• Perform manual labor duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working under tight production deadlines.


• Arranges cases on a pallet, wraps and labels loads.


• Uses a PIV to move WIP and finished goods to palletizer.


• Occasionally moves stacks of cartons from pallets and places them into the feeder of the gluing machine/press.


• Responsible for performing quality checks on the cartons according to SOP's.


• Correctly labels corrugated cases.


• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.


• Safely performs all tasks on and around the equipment.


• Must follow all company policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned and required.

Experience/Skills:

• Prior exposure to manufacturing environment preferred.


• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand/power tools preferred.


• Strong dexterity and hand-eye coordination required.


• Must be able to keep up with production needs in a fast-paced, high-speed machinery environment.


• Basic computer skills required.


• Basic math skills - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division required.


• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with frequent twisting, bending, push/pull and repetitive tasks.


• Routine lifting and occasional heavy lifting. (up to 40 lbs.)


• Must be a good communicator (speaking/listening/reading/writing) and able to work well in a collaborative environment.


• Must adhere to all company general policies and processes as well as safety policies and government legislation (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act).

Please note:  Successful candidates must be able to work all shifts, including but not limited to  days/afternoons/evenings, rotating shifts, weekends and statutory holidays, in a 24/7 continuous operation environment.  Candidates not able to meet this requirement will not be considered for the role.

Due to the high volume of applicants only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.