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Feeder-Packer

Graphic Packaging International and Careers
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
Requisition ID: 7398
Location: St Paul, MN, US, 55107
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required

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.


Wage: Starting at $21.71/hour, Automatic raises up to $24.79/hour. Consider joining a team that puts people and culture first with great career potential, including promotions to $30 /hour!

Schedule: 3pm - 11pm Monday - Friday ($0.75/hour shift differential)

When Overtime is required: 3pm - 3am


JOB TITLE: Feeder Packer

DEPARTMENT: Finishing

WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Shift


JOB SUMMARY:

The Feeder Packer places cartons into the production machine feed and removes cartons from machine, inspects/pack cartons, performs quality checks, and completes documentation. The Feeder Packer is an entry level manufacturing position.


Finishing Feeder Packer Job Functions (Manufacturing)

  • Feeds flat stock, cut cartons into production machine to ensure they are glued and formed properly.
  • Manages production machine stops by safely clearing jams, and system errors, notifies leads, manufacturing supervisors and maintenance as needed to ensure minimal down time.
  • Works Flat packing & rework as needed
  • Assists Glue Machine Operator in any way needed to keep production machine running
  • Documents maintenance report, log sheet, manufacturing QA checks and production

Catches and inspects cartons coming off production machine to ensure they are glued and formed properly.

Checks for defects by pulling stacks of cartons off machine, dropping stack on table, fanning out the stack and tapping.

Packs off product into case and tapes completed box closed per manufacturing specification.

Palletizes as needed.

Flat packing & rework.

Checks level of glue on carton throughout shift and informs Glue Machine Operator/Feeder Packer of any problems.

Assists Glue Machine Operator and Feeder in any way needed to keep machine running.

  • Provides relief for breaks as needed
  • Keeps production area and machine clean throughout shift
  • Responsible for understanding and adhering to all GMP, manufacturing, safety, food safety, SQF, HACCP and food defense procedures (training will be provided)
  • Any other reasonable request from management

The above description/summary may be amended, revised, or supplemented as the Company deems necessary in order to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operation.


(Direct Hire ONLY)


GPI’s Benefit Program

  • Competitive Pay
  • 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
    • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Various Voluntary benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off 10 paid company holidays each year

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



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