General Labor

Greif; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance from

Greif pays 75% of health premiums

Vacation up to 80 hours

Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 202

Job summary

Greif in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Plant Worker to perform routine tasks across the production area. Under direct supervision, you will prepare job sites, ensure safety, transport materials, operate basic machinery, and assist with building temporary structures.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma; good communication; ability to follow directions and work in rotating shifts. The role offers health, dental, and vision benefits from day one, 80 hours of vacation, and competitive pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions; adaptable to multiple plant roles.

Responsibilities

• Routinely clean and lubricate equipment and maintain a clean manufacturing area.
• Operate machinery, supply materials, and load/unload items on lines.
• Perform routine property care activities.
• Carry out non-technical routine tasks at the plant.
• Conduct routine quality checks on finished products.
• Report issues to supervisor or higher-level staff.
• Follow safety regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic communication

Listen and follow directions

Versatility in roles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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ROLE OVERVIEW:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine activities including, but not limited to preparing job sites, ensuring safety conditions, transporting materials, using power tools and other equipment, building temporary structures, and collaborating with other plant workers.

Great Benefits Include

• Health, dental, vision insurance effective day one!
• Greif pays 75% of health premiums.
• Many other company paid benefits!
• Enjoy up to 80 hours of vacation to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Greif is recognized with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Routinely clean and lubricate equipment, maintain a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, ready or put away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply routine materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery and assembly lines.
• Performs routine property care activities.
• Performs any non-technical routine tasks at the plant.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level colleague.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.

Required Rotating Shift Schedule

• 1st Shift: Work 7 days from 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, followed by 4 days off.
• 2nd Shift: Work 7 days from 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM, followed by 1 day off.
• 3rd Shift: Work 7 days from 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM, followed by 2 days off.
• This cycle then repeats.
• 12 hour shifts are required at times to cover for call ins, vacations, etc.

Wage

• Starting $23.26 per hour, after successful completion of 90 days pay rate is $26.71 per hour.

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

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.