Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Graphic Packaging International, Prosperity Extrusion Facility is currently seeking a 2nd shift warehouse operator for our Prosperity, SC facility located in Newberry County.

Warehouse operators will support the extrusion facility while operating various types of Hyster mechanical equipment which includes forklift and clamp trucks (rotating), yard dog, a railcar mover, and other various types of powered vehicle equipment.

Loading and unloading the production line with large paper rolls, loading finished goods and unloading raw material from trailers and railcars, and moving railcars are some of the functions of the warehouse operator.

Powered industrial truck experience is required; sit down forklift or larger.

A stable work history is a must, with a minimum of 2 years at your current employer or a previous employer with powered industrial truck experience.

Key attributes for the position :

• Team player
• Ability to work alone in most situations.
• Housekeeping
• 5S oriented
• Troubleshooting
• PC experience
• Strong safety behavior
• Action oriented
• Self-motivated / self-starter
• Punctuality and attendance is a must

Physical attributes for the position :

Required skills :

You will be required to wear steel toes shoes, hair and / or beard nets, safety glasses and earplugs at a minimum.

A background check, drug screen and a pre-employment physical is required for hiring.

Starting pay is $19.70 per hour and this is a 3rd shift position (Sunday - Thursday, 11pm to 7am). We do offer a wage progression up to $26.50.

Training will be on 12 hour shifts from 7pm to 7am. Upon completion of training, the candidate will move to permanent shift.

GPI's benefit program :

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran / military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.