Cutter Machine Operator - First Shift

Greif; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Cutter Machine Operator for first or second shift in Georgia to support production in a fast-paced packaging facility. You will read work orders, set up and adjust machinery, and perform changeovers to meet precise specifications.

Responsibilities include quality checks, communicating issues to the Winder Operator, and maintaining safety and lean process standards. This role requires physical stamina and a willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, company policies and guidelines, and work well in a team.
• Self-motivated with attention to details; excellent attendance; able to work overtime as required.
• Familiarity with lean tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, 5S, SMED, Operator care, RCPS, and reliability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders to set up and operate equipment and meet production requirements.
• Perform cutter adjustments, tool changes, and changeovers between orders as needed.
• Communicate with Winder Operator about quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts.
• Perform periodic quality checks using CSAR quality system and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read tape measure

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Lean tools knowledge

Lifts to 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Hand tools

Forklift certification

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 #:

035974 Cutter Machine Operator - First Shift (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to use hand tools including reciprocating saws, wrenches, and others to prepare and make cutter adjustments as necessary for each work order.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders to safely set up and operate equipment and to understand machine set up and production requirements.
• Ability to calculate conversion of fractions to decimals and read a tape measure, height gauge, and micrometers.
• Ability to perform changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
• Ability to communicate with Winder Operator about quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts and assist with installation and adjustment of mandrel during set up process.
• Ability to remove finished cores from cutter drop table and manually stack them onto pallets, racks, or into trays.
• Ability to perform periodic quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and/or COAs using the CSAR quality system.
• Ability to understand machine language such as synchro, bottom ply width, bed rollers, gap correction, and blade change.
• Ability to understand which nylon to use and when nylon needs to be changed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct quality issues such as double cuts, fuzzy ends, burrs, and hair.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all OPEX recordkeeping requirements and adhere to specific quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to perform other tasks as required.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, company policies and guidelines, and work well in a team.
• Self-motivated and attentive to details.
• Excellent attendance and able to work overtime as required.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of lean tools such as 5-Why’s, Fishbone, 5’s, SMED, Operator care, Reliability and RCPS.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
• Lifts to 35 pounds
• Stooping, bending, and moving around the plant facility for up to 10 hours per day
• Understand how to calculate fraction conversions, read a tape measure, use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Maintain forklift certification
• Available to work first shift from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm or second shift from 2:30 pm to 12:30 am Monday through Thursday, and Friday overtime as required.

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 between17.55 to28.03. 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.