Forklift Operator

Greif Packaging LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Local benefits

Job summary

Greif is hiring a Forklift Operator in Columbus, OH. You will operate production machinery and safely handle materials using a forklift, ensuring quality and timely production. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety, and maintaining accurate logs of units produced.

Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of related experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Up to 2 years of forklift/production experience.
• Willingness to follow directions and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operates routine production machinery according to specifications.
• Safely load, unload, move, stack and stage materials with a forklift.
• Carry out routine activities to meet quality and quantity specs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

1–2 years 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

035526 Forklift Operator (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Operates routine production machinery in accordance with specifications provided.
• Safely load, unload, move, stack and stage sorted raw materials using a forklift or other power industrial equipment as necessary.
• Carry out routine activities that produces the required quality/quantity of material within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced. Report any errors resulting in rejected or discarded material.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

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 - $28.03 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between21.61 to21.61. 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.