General Factory

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Elgin, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The entry level General Factory position accomplishes a variety of functions within the operation to ensure that safety, quality, productivity, and communications standards are met and maintained. This current opportunity will work mainly alongside the Die Cutting Department to breakout, remove waste from die cut sheets, palletize, tag and wrap loads, operate/maintain Baler, and tie bales.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1 st Shift
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following

  • Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork.
  • Responsible for understanding and adhering to all GMP, Safety, Food Safety, Quality Rules and Procedures (Training will be provided).
  • Safely operate, stretch wrapper, pallet jacks, power dolly/lift, air/pneumatic chisel hammer, other warehouse equipment.
  • Remove die cut trim and waste from die cut sheets.
  • Sort and inspect finished goods to assure customer quality expectations are maintained.
  • Identify cutting defects that can be corrected in the stripping area.
  • Monitor the work being performed, recognizing and correcting damage caused in the stripping process.
  • Work in conjunction with the other General Factory workers, Material Handlers, and Die Cutting Operators in the process.
  • Move finished goods or WIP product (work in progress) as directed.
  • Help maintain workflow of material and production within facility.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc.).
  • Operate/Maintain Baler, and tie bales.
  • Follow all Plant Safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.
  • May be cross-trained to perform Warehouse duties.
  • May be cross-trained to work in the Finishing Department and perform Case Sealing duties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Comply with company Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Share an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
  • Ability to follow directions and work well in a solo or team environment.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to learn documentation procedures for movement of materials and be able to complete the forms efficiently and accurately.
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Good attendance

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work environment involves constant exposure to adverse conditions such as dust, noise, fumes, weather, poor lighting, or heavy machinery/equipment.
  • Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
  • Grasping, Gripping, Climbing, Walking, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Sweeping, and other.
  • Frequent Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
  • Visual acuity at short distances. Needed to detect variances in job numbers, register and collator marks.
  • Color vision needed to detect inappropriate color of product.

Required Experience

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
  • Basic reading and writing.
  • Basic math.

BENEFITS:

Our employee’s health and quality of life are important to us. That’s why we offer a benefits program that supports and protects them, their families, and their future.

  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Accident and Sickness Plan

Optional benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay

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. Learn more about us at .

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law .

Posted 2025-09-16

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