Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

031648 Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Greif presents an exceptional career opportunity to join an organization that significantly impacts today's world by manufacturing essential plastic containers for various critical industries.

Machine operators operate a blow molding machine in the most efficient manner to produce quality plastic parts while following environmental policies to ensure compliance to goals and objectives.

Shift: 1st Shift (8am - 4:30pm)

Pay: $17/hr.

Benefits:

• Health benefits effective from Day 1
• Sign-on bonus after 90 days
• Eligible for a Pay increase after 90 days

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors blow molding machines by pushing buttons.
• Removes plastic parts from machine by hand.  May be required to use step(s) to enter machine or work platform.
• Removes flash (excess plastic) from parts.
• Inspects parts for defects
• Monitors quality of product and notifies process techs, and/or quality.
• Weighs parts as required in work instructions.
• Allow flash to cool and grind.
• Grind defective parts.
• Performs secondary operation per work instruction.
• Follows instructions as shown on work instructions.
• Logs in and logs out of the Shop Floor Monitoring System at the start of the shift, before and after each break period and at the end of the shift.
• Enters rejects into the Shop Floor Monitoring System.
• Packages production parts as shown in the work instruction.
• Maintains effective communication with the Process Tech, Plant Manager, and other members of Management.
• Must be able to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform all production tasks while following the procedures outlined in the work instruction.
• Must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area always.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustment and maintenance.
• Other duties as required.
• Follow safety regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Willingness to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machineries.
• Fundamental understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending, twisting, lifting overhead, lifting carrying barrels and lids.  Carrying up to 25 pounds throughout the day. 
• Exposure to excessive hot and cold temperatures.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $15.82 - $23.70. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $17.00 to $17.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

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