Palletizer Operator

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Palletizer Operator handling automatic palletizing equipment at Graphic Packaging International. Sorting and stacking finished product cases on pallets to meet specifications and company objectives.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating automatic palletizing and bagging equipment, ensuring adherence to packaging specifications and effective communication across all organizational levels. Possesses mechanical inclination and problem-solving skills to address equipment malfunctions and optimize production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automatic Palletizing Equipment OperationPackaging Specification ComplianceMechanical InclinationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Palletizing Equipment OperationBagging Equipment OperationReading Packaging SpecificationsIdentifying Defective CasesEquipment Jam Clearance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSolution Oriented

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceOvertime WorkEnglish Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product.
Reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement of cases onto pallet matches specification.
Observes pallets moving along conveyor to identify defective cases, slip sheets or pallets.
Turns selector switch on palletizer to control stacking arrangement of cases on pallet and to transfer loaded pallet to delivery platform.
Supplies loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
Stops and restarts equipment to clear jams.
Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
Operate automatic bagger equipment by threading bag and going through the startup process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Manufacturing experience preferred
Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
Must have excellent communication skills, communicating with people at all levels throughout the organization.
Qualified candidate will be mechanically inclined, solution oriented and some computer knowledge.

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