Production Associate - First Shift 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up equipment to meet production requirements.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand order packaging requirements.
• Calculate conversion of fractions to decimals; able to read a tape measure and use calipers and micrometers.
• Assist with changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
• Assist the machine operator with installation and adjustment of mandrel during setup process.
• Communicate regularly with machine operator, keeping the operator informed of quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts.
• Remove finished cores as needed 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.
• Determine which nylon cutting sleeves to use and when they need to be changed.
• Help troubleshoot and correct quality issues such as double cuts, fuzzy ends, burrs, and hair.
• Comply with all OPEX recordkeeping requirements.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of root cause and problem-solving methods.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Must have mechanical aptitude including the ability to use hand tools.
• Must be dependable and able to work regular 10-hour shift from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday with overtime on Friday and Saturday as required.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. or less.
• Ability to bend, twist, and walk frequently during 10-hour shift.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.55 – $28.03 per hour. Offers may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. 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.