Finishing Operator Assistant

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Finishing Operator Assistant at Graphic Packaging International involves placing cartons and quality checking packaging. Responsible for machine operation and palletizing tasks.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating banding equipment, palletizing, and performing quality checks on finished products. Capable of safely operating electric pallet jacks and adhering to work instructions for efficient material handling.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PalletizingQuality ChecksElectric Pallet Jack OperationMaterial HandlingLifting and Loading

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Hard Skills

PalletizingQuality ChecksLifting and LoadingOperating Banding EquipmentInspecting and Packing Cartons

Tools & Technologies

Electric Pallet Jack

Industry Keywords

Carton FeedingPallet StackingWork InstructionsVisual AcuityColor Vision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Finishing Operator Assistant (Feeder/Catcher, Padlocker) places cartons into the machine feed (Feeder) or collects carts at the end process.
Spot quality checks, and packs completed cartons.
Responsible for feeding, palletizing and operation of the banding equipment.
Responsible for stacking pallets to the specified work instructions and pallet diagrams.
Responsible to review and confirm Pallet “S” Tags, Pallet log and Work Instructions all agree.
Confirm that labels are correct and facing out, as applicable, on all finishing pallets.
Also making sure corrugated is all lined up and matches in appearance.
Responsible for operating electric Pallet Jacks safely to move WIP or finished pallets.
The Palletizer will need to lift and place cases on pallets keeping the palletizing loop clear.
Responsible for inspecting and packing cartons when needed.
Assemble corrugated according to customer specifications.
Responsible to Re-stock materials for the following crews, which include but not limited to, making lids, corrugated stocked and also keeping the tables stocked up with tape.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Duties require standing (except breaks and lunch) with little lower body movement throughout working shift for 12 hours.
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.
Lifting and loading up to 20 lb. bundles of corrugate into case erector.
Able to lift 25-35 lb. boxes continuously and 50 lbs. occasionally to cover Palletizer position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 + 11 paid company holidays each year