Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Greif Packaging LLC in; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator on the 1st shift, where your contributions make a significant impact. In this role, you'll operate blow molding machines, ensuring the production of high-quality plastic containers essential for various industries. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that values your ideas and encourages growth. Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits from day one, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes your well-being and development. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to thrive in a rewarding manufacturing career.

Benefits

Health Benefits Effective from Day 1

Sign-on Bonus after 90 Days

Pay Increase after 90 Days

Qualifications

• High school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow molding machine efficiently to produce quality plastic parts.
• Inspect parts for defects and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Machine Operation

Quality Inspection

Basic Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Blow Molding Machine

Shop Floor Monitoring System

Job description

Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Manufacturing)

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

030812 Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Open)

Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Manufacturing)

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

030812 Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Open)

Job Description:

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 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Greif presents an exceptional career opportunity to join an organization that significantly impacts today's world by manufacturing essential plastic containers for various critical industries.

Machine operators operate a blow molding machine in the most efficient manner to produce quality plastic parts while following environmental policies to ensure compliance to goals and objectives.

1st Shift (8am-4:30pm)

Benefits:

• Health benefits effective from Day 1
• Sign-on bonus after 90 days
• Pay increase after 90 days

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors blow molding machine by pushing buttons.
• Removes plastic parts from machine by hand. May be required to use step(s) to enter machine or work platform.
• Removes flash (excess plastic) from parts.
• Inspects parts for defects
• Monitors quality of product and notifies process techs, and/or quality.
• Weighs parts as required in work instructions.
• Allows flash to cool and grind.
• Grind defective parts.
• Performs secondary operation per work instruction.
• Follows instructions as shown on work instruction.
• Logs in and logs out of the Shop Floor Monitoring System at the start of the shift, before and after each break period and at the end of the shift.
• Enters rejects into the Shop Floor Monitoring System.
• Packages production parts as shown in the work instruction.
• Maintains effective communication with the Process Tech, Plant Manager, and other members of Management.
• Must be able to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform all production tasks while following the procedures outlined in the work instruction.
• Must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustment and maintenance.
• Other duties as required.
• Follow safety regulations.

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending, twisting, lifting overhead, lifting carrying barrels and lids. Carrying up to 25 pounds throughout the day.
• Exposure to excessive hot and cold temperatures.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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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.