1st Shift Production Associate

Greif Packaging; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance from Day 1

Up to 80 hours PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Greif Packaging in Neenah, WI is hiring for an entry-level manufacturing role. You will help prepare materials, support production, check and package finished products. No prior experience needed; we provide training and emphasize dependability, safety, and a readiness to learn.

Base pay is $20.76 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime. This role offers on-the-job training, health benefits from day one, PTO, 401(k) and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dependable and available for the posted schedule with possible overtime.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety instructions on the line.
• Ability to count, measure and record quality data as trained.
• Good communication to ask questions and report concerns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, move, load and unload materials to support production.
• Operate or assist with assigned equipment after training.
• Check products against instructions and record counts/quality results.
• Pack, label, wrap, and organize products; keep area clean and safe.
• Report equipment or quality concerns promptly and follow safety rules.

Skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

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: Chapman Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
Job type: Full-time, regular
Base pay: $20.76
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm

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

• 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.

EEO Statement

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 no