Sheeting Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International has a rich and dynamic history in Europe. We are a leader in packaging design and innovation, serving hundreds of the worlds most recognised brands. You have probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our packaging.

Our converting facility in Bristol has been a longstanding and successful supplier of folding cartons for the international beverage markets since 1946. We provide innovative packaging solutions across a range of cartons to meet our customer needs. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of folding cartons, unbleached paperboard, coated recycled board, microwave packaging and machinery, we continue to set new standards for our industry. We are always looking ahead to help our customers meet changing consumer demands and their business goals.

The role holder is the operator for the Stretch-wrap machine, ensuring that all pallets meet set criteria before being put into stock or for immediate delivery to Customers.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Operation of the Automatic and Manual Stretch-wrap equipment
- To receive pallets from Robot, Flats and Punching machines
- To check pallets meets the parking specifications
- To add corner posts and pallet labels as required
- To wrap the pallets, ready for despatch or storage
- Placing the wrapped pallet on the loading bay for despatch or put away into stock in the specified stock location
- To understand and pre-determine the space needed for new stock and organise warehouse to suit required number of footprints
- To keep robot supplied with pallets and layer pads to meet the packing specifications,
- Correct labelling of Pallets.
- Cover meal breaks of colleagues, where appropriate.
- Select pallets from stock for despatch as detailed on the daily schedule
- Housekeeping of all working areas under the control of this position; this is to ensure compliance with H&S, 5S, Lean and other appropriate initiatives
- To ensure the operation of any machinery such as Counterbalance Trucks is done so under the correct procedures and that all H&S incidents are reported

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a similar role, or an understanding of what is involved.
- Good standard of education required.
- Full working knowledge of Bobst Machinery.
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills essential, ability to give clear written and verbal instructions.

**Interpersonal Skills**
- Previous experience of working in a Manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of machinery and of the terms/language used in manufacturing.
- Good standard of education required.
- High level of concentration and attention to detail.

**Company Core Values**
- **Integrity** - Acts with honesty in actions and in communicating with others. Leads by example. Keeps promises, meets commitments and takes pride in work. Respects policies and lives up to the trust others place in them.
- **Relationships**:

- Has a positive attitude. Communicates in an open and direct manner. Considers the needs of others before taking action. Uses differences as an opportunity to explore new ideas, increase understanding and combine strengths.
- **Accountability**:

- Takes personal responsibility for doing the job to the best of their ability. Acts with initiative, learns from experiences, shares knowledge and strives to continually improve performance. Is dependable and can be counted on to deliver results. Looks out for the safety of others. Effectively utilizes resources.
- **Teamwork**:

- Shares goals and works with others to achieve them. Encourages others to be involved and supports their ideas. Helps others without being asked. Reaches across departments and Business Units to increase knowledge and gain experience. Celebrates successes.
- **Respect**:

- Values the unique skills and abilities of others. Actively listens to other employee's ideas and honors diverse opinions. Appreciates everyone's contributions and recognizes accomplishments. Shows common courtesy to others and customers. Actively works to maintain an environment that is open, honest, supportive and fulfilling.

Graphic Packaging International - Bristol provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person