Forklift Operator

Greif; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Local benefits

Job summary

Greif is a global leader in packaging solutions and is hiring a Forklift Operator in Wisconsin. The role focuses on material handling and preparation to ensure accurate stock for mill customers, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The position involves operating forklifts, maintaining equipment, and supporting production teams to meet daily targets. Typical duties include loading and unloading materials, performing routine inspections, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to operate various machines and follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Safely load, unload, move, stack, and stage materials using a forklift.
• Inspect machines for safe operation and report issues.
• Perform minor maintenance on forklift and equipment as needed.
• Participate in safety training and drills.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety training

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

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.

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 #:

035694 Forklift Operator (Open)

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Provides material handling and preparation support for producing accurate quality and quantity of recycled paper stock for mill customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principals of safety for self and others into daily activities.
• Attends required safety training and participates in emergency drills and exercises.
• Reports all safety and quality problems to the Production leads or Production Manager.
• Inspect machines for safe operation
• Checking vehicle and trailer to ensure the mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment as necessary
• Safely load, unload, move, stack, and stage sorted raw materials using a forklift, or other power industrial equipment as necessary
• Perform quality inspections of materials, grading properly, and ensuring that the delivery is completed as requested and that the order meets company and industry standards.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Consistently maintains acceptable level of productivity.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Education And Experience

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

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to show up for entire scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk/bend/ lift continuously and perform physical tasks
• Ability to operate various machines as required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Strong attention to detail.

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 between19.00 to21.00. 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.