Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Machine Operator – 1st Shift (Open)

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

• Set up and operate equipment to meet production requirements.
• Comply with safety, quality, maintenance, and housekeeping requirements.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand machine set up requirements.
• Enter product data in Seltrol.
• Identify paper grades, widths, and types of glue and their applications.
• Prepare mandrels and adjust as necessary for each work order using hand tools.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as perforators, and date coders.
• Perform quality checks to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Adhere to OPEX recordkeeping requirements.
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.
• Follow specific quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Comply with company policies and guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as required.

High school diploma or equivalent is typically required and 1-2 years of relevant experience with the winder, saw, or other related equipment.

• Ability to read a tape measure, convert fractions to decimals, and use a caliper.
• Understand lean tools including 5-Whys, Fishbone, 5S, and SMED.
• Dependable and available to work overtime as required.
• Excellent mechanical and problem‑solving skills.

Pay range: $19.23 - $30.77 per hour. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $19.23 to $30.77. Offers for this position 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.

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

Greif is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.