Build a meaningful career with a company committed to a cleaner world and a better tomorrow.
Graham Packaging is a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging. We work with some of the biggest brands in the world to provide them with safe, attractive and convenient packaging that meets the demands of today's consumer.
Our company offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program. But that's just the beginning of our story. There are many reasons to launch a career with Graham packaging, here are just a few:
We offer training and development opportunities so you can advance in your career with Graham
We have an excellent safety program, with one of the best safety records in the industry
Our employees are proud to share that we treat our workforce like family
We believe in open, transparent communications, starting with senior leadership
Our company is committed to bringing meaningful change to the sustainability of our products and operations. In 2019 we were honored with the Sustainability Leadership Award from the Business Intelligence Group, and we recently pledged to make all of our products 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.
At Graham, we are focused on the possibilities for a better product, a happier customer and a cleaner world. We recognize that when we work together, we can achieve great things. We treat each other with respect, and are united in a shared passion to make sustainable products that make life easier for the consumers who use them.
Come join us in our quest to create a better tomorrow.
Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Warehouse Lead based in North Kansas City, MO. This opening is for day shift, which operates during the hours of 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Additional hours may be required based plant needs.
Warehouse Leads monitor all aspects of shipping warehousing, and the movement of freight while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service. The primary duties of a Warehouse Lead include:
Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Ensure all loads pick up on time to meet delivery.
Notify Supervisor or Shipping Clerk or Warehouse Mgr. of any known shipping issues.
Record accurate and proper information on BOL while maintaining the integrity of control numbers.
Ensure shipment of correct product on loads. Complete verification with the loader check sheet filled out properly.
Provide tally load sheets for all outbound loads.
Load carriers FCFS at the warehouse. Move loads ahead that are in jeopardy of being late.
Perform inspection of all trailers for safety and cleanliness standards.
Manage live loads within the allotted time - if you are entering into detention - notify Shipping Clerk or management.
Receive and verify quantities of all inbound packages and shipments.
Complete an incoming tally sheet to be attached to BOL for all incoming loads of raw materials, dunnage, preforms, labels etc.
Complete receiving reports for all inventory items and return shipments notifying proper staff members.
Pursue disposition of HFI and obsolete inventories to maximize plant space.
Insure FIFO management of inventory. Complete FIFO inventory sheets at minimum - weekly. Rotating stock as needed. Complete end of row FIFO tags for every row and ensure this is being done with other team members.
Maintain warehouse shipping logs.
Ensure proper reporting and recording of movements of non-conforming product back to plant - issuing temporary HFI tags. Notifying QA Dept. and or Supervisor of the move.
Coordinate month-end inventory counts and recounts.
Manage pallet storage, rebuild, return, and scrap programs.
Lead efficient use of tow motor drivers and the warehouse team to follow standards.
Consistently follow and train plant policies and procedures while cross training EE's.
Limited travel may be required.
Minimum of 6 months related experience preferred. Prior leadership experience preferred.
Warehouse Leads are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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