1st Shift Production Associate

Greif, Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance from Day 1

Up to 80 hours PTO + holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Greif, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Production Associate in Kernersville, NC. This entry-level role trains you to prepare materials, support production, and package finished products.

No prior manufacturing experience is required, and you’ll learn on the job with safety and quality training. The position offers a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:15pm schedule, base pay around $19.57 per hour, and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, including health insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Dependability for posted schedule and potential overtime.
• Willingness to learn, follow work and safety instructions.
• Ability to communicate questions or concerns and ensure product quality.
• Ability to learn basic counting, measuring and recordkeeping for tasks.
• Ability to perform essential duties, with or without accommodation.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, move, load and unload materials to support production.
• Assist with or operate assigned equipment after training.
• Check products against work instructions and record counts or quality results.
• Pack, stack, wrap, band or label products as assigned.
• Keep work areas orderly and report equipment or quality concerns.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Communication

Counting & measurement

Safety procedures

Prior manufacturing experience

Job description

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.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our Vision

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #

035817 1st Shift Production Associate (Open)

Job Description

Build your skills in an entry-level manufacturing role at Greif. You will help prepare materials, support production and check and package finished products. No previous manufacturing experience is required. We provide training for assigned tasks and welcome people who are dependable, work safely and are ready to learn.

Job Details

Location: 1045 Industrial Park Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284

Job type: Full-time, regular

Base pay: $19.57

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am – 3:15pm

Why Join Greif?

• On-the-job training to learn your assigned tasks and safe equipment use.
• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period; your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately.
• Time off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Retirement benefits: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.
• Growth & Development Opportunities: We offer tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional certifications to help you grow.

What You'll Do

Your day-to-day tasks will depend on your plant and assigned production area & shift. Responsibilities may include the following, with training provided for your assigned work:

• Prepare, move, load and unload materials to support production.
• Assist with or operate assigned equipment after completing required training and authorization.
• Check products against work instructions and record counts or quality results as trained.
• Pack, stack, wrap, band or label products, depending on your assignment.
• Keep work areas orderly and report equipment or quality concerns promptly.
• Follow safety procedures, wear required protective equipment and ask for help when a task is unclear or unsafe.

What We're Looking For

• Dependability and availability for the posted schedule and potential overtime requirements as needed.
• Willingness to learn, follow work and safety instructions, and work with others.
• Ability to communicate questions or concerns and pay attention to product quality.
• Ability to learn the basic counting, measuring and recordkeeping needed for assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prior manufacturing experience a plus but not required.

Who We Are

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 thirty countries and 200-plus locations.

What To Expect

Your recruiter will discuss the job, schedule and pay with you. If there is a match, we will arrange a plant visit so you can see the work, meet team members and ask questions before deciding whether to join us.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $17.55 - $28.03annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between23.76 to23.76. 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 competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. 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 any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.