Cutter Machine Operators - First and Second Shift

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most in-demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials—and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

About the role

We are seeking Cutter Machine Operators for first and second shifts. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining cutter machines to produce high-quality packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools including reciprocating saws, wrenches, and others to prepare and make cutter adjustments as necessary for each work order.
• Read and interpret work orders to safely set up and operate equipment and understand machine set up and production requirements.
• Calculate conversion of fractions to decimals and read a tape measure, height gauge, and micrometers.
• Perform changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
• Communicate with Winder Operator about quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts, and assist with installation and adjustment of mandrel during set up process.
• Remove finished cores from cutter drop table and manually stack them onto pallets, racks, or into trays.
• Perform periodic quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and/or COAs using the CSAR quality system.
• Understand machine language such as synchro, bottom ply width, bed rollers, gap correction, and blade change.
• Determine which nylon to use and when nylon needs to be changed.
• Troubleshoot and correct quality issues such as double cuts, fuzzy ends, burrs, and hair.
• Maintain compliance with all OPEX recordkeeping requirements and adhere to specific quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, company policies and guidelines, and work well in a team.
• Self-motivated and attentive to details.
• Excellent attendance and ability to work overtime as required.
• Knowledge and understanding of lean tools such as 5-Why’s, Fishbone, 5’s, SMED, Operator care, Reliability, and RCPS.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Stooping, bending, and moving around the plant facility for up to 10 hours per day.
• Understand how to calculate fraction conversions, read a tape measure, use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Maintain forklift certification.

Schedule

• First shift: 5:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, with Friday overtime as required.
• Second shift: 2:30 pm to 12:30 am, Monday through Thursday, with Friday overtime as required.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.55 - $28.03 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $17.55 to $28.03. Offers may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.