Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Position

Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Open)

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

Pay: $17/hr. (Compensation range: $15.82 - $25.24; starting rate $17.00)

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

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.

• Monitor blow molding machines by pushing buttons.
• Remove plastic parts from machine by hand. May be required to use step(s) to enter machine or work platform.
• Remove flash (excess plastic) from parts.
• Inspect parts for defects.
• Monitor quality of product and notify process technicians and/or quality.
• Weigh parts as required by work instructions.
• Allow flash to cool and grind.
• Grind defective parts.
• Perform secondary operation per work instruction.
• Follow instructions as shown on work instructions.
• Log in and log 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.
• Enter rejects into the Shop Floor Monitoring System.
• Package production parts as shown in the work instruction.
• Maintain 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.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; perform basic and routine adjustment and maintenance.
• Other duties as required.
• Follow safety regulations.

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

• 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.

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

Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.

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