FORT BENNING, Ga., (July 13, 2013) -- Graphic Packaging International, a corporation that focuses on creating packaging for its customers, will do a presentation, followed by interviews for transitioning Soldiers July 18-19 at the Army Career and Alumni Program. ACAP is located in Building 2652, which is on the corner of Dixie Road and Michael Street.

For more information, contact ACAP at 706-545-2308 or 706-545-2309. Below is a question and answer session with Damon Herring, Graphic Packaging International manager for recruiting and staffing.

Q: What kind of potential employees are you seeking to hire? What sorts of jobs are available?

A: Graphic Packaging International is looking for employees that are team players, customer oriented and focused on developing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Currently, we have openings for manufacturing managers, supervisors, engineers, operators, as well as positions in supply chain and various corporate functions.

Q: Where are these jobs located?

A: Graphic Packaging International operates in 15 countries throughout the North, Central, and South Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific. In the United States, we have 67 locations. We consistently have openings in Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, California, New Hampshire, Arkansas, Indiana, Utah, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, South Dakota and New Jersey.

Q: What military jobs or skills would translate to the jobs you are looking to fill?

A: The technical and leadership skills taught in the military will translate well to our manufacturing environment.

Q: What do you offer Soldiers? Why should they be interested in attending the event/applying?

A: We offer technical and non-technical career opportunities throughout the United States. With 67 locations in 25 states, Graphic Packaging International offers opportunities that may be closer to the Soldiers' friends and Family. Along with career opportunities, we offer a competitive wage and benefit package.

Q: What makes you a military-friendly company?

A: Increasing our recruitment efforts with the military is one of our key talent acquisition initiative for 2013-2014. We have multiple members of our leadership team with military backgrounds, and we would like to increase our military population at all levels of the organization.

Q: Anything else you want to add?

A: For more information, please visit our website at www.graphicpkg.com.