Maintenance Planner

Greif; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in Hazleton seeks a Maintenance Planner to plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance activities with a focus on reliability and productivity within a high‑volume operation.

You will work with maintenance colleagues to ensure timely work orders, manage spare parts, and develop preventive maintenance tasks. The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to safety and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with a technical certificate and 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and process drawings.
• Strong written and oral communication, time management, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities with a focus on reliability and productivity.
• Obtain and organize diagrams, manuals, and instructions for maintenance work.
• Locate problems using observation and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborate to ensure timely work orders and operational machinery.
• Control spare parts ordering, stocking, and inventory.
• Develop preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provide guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in site Lean programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprint reading

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Testing devices

Education

High school diploma + technical certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing devices

Measuring instruments

MS Office

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 #

035275 Maintenance Planner (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with long term focus on increased reliability and productivity of the workforce.
• Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g. diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, discussing issues with the operators, and using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and machinery is operational.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develops new or refines existing preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and testing devices to complete job tasks.
• Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience. High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine and process drawings, with the ability to sketch or alter existing drawings.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.
• Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Skilled in estimating and communicating the labor hours, material requirements, and skills needed to complete a job.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

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 $26.68 - $45.43 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between40.00 to45.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. 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.