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Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International and Careers
Perry, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
Requisition ID: 10403
Location: Perry, GA, US, 31069
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required

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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.


Job Description:

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.


With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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 www.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

Position Summary:
The material handler ensures that all materials are moved effectively in the plant, unload raw materials and properly stage materials within the facility using a powered fork truck.

Job Function: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Supply gluers with pallets of flat stock material.
  • Unload trucks of corrugated.
  • Stage corrugated for case erectors.
  • Load scrap trucks.
  • Complete daily forklift inspection and document inspection results.
  • SAP knowledge to generate and complete Shipping/Receiving documentation, create STO's for
  • Interplant shipments, provide monthly material inventories.
  • Receive bulk coating shipments.
  • Process 3rd party scraps export shipments.

Required Skills:
  • Good organization/project management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Able to multi-task with ease.

Required Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Manufacturing experience.

Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of GPI Forklift Certification


Pay Range: -


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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Nearest Secondary Market: Macon

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