Plastic Technician 2nd Shift

Greif; Homerville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is a global packaging leader seeking a Plastic Technician for 2nd shift to operate and support blow molding, extrusion and related plastics equipment in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes set up, changeovers, quality checks, and safety, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and contribute to OEE improvements. A High School diploma and 2–4 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2–4 years of experience.
• Experience with blow molding, injection molding or extrusion molding preferred.
• Ability to read SOPs and operate production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot molding machinery.
• Perform routine machine changeovers between production runs.
• Operate and monitor plastic molding and extrusion equipment.
• Maintain production data and maintenance logs.
• Ensure quality checks and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Train junior technicians as needed.
• Support OEE improvements and process optimization.
• Adhere to PPE and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Pneumatics hydraulics

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

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 #:

035830 Plastic Technician 2nd Shift (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Experienced colleague who assists to set up, monitor and troubleshoot blow molding, injection molding, or extrusion molding machinery.
• Performs routine machine set up and changeovers between production runs, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime. Communicates machinery issues to maintenance.
• Operates and monitors basic plastic molding and extrusion equipment, ensuring optimal performance during production. Follows standard operating procedures with minimal customization.
• Monitors the production process using established checklists and inspection tools. Adjusts machines within preset limits to maintain product consistency, ensuring that machines are running efficiently and producing high-quality products.
• Performs routine maintenance duties on cleaning and basic adjustments to machinery.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to plastic molding, extrusion, and finishing processes.
• Follows and monitors process parameters, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines while performing tasks.
• Maintains accurate records of production data, maintenance logs, and any issues encountered during production.
• Performs quality control checks, ensuring products meet required specifications and industry standards.
• Works closely with senior technicians, operators, and supervisors to ensure daily production operation.
• May help to assist and train junior technicians.
• As appropriate, incorporates and maintains safety observances, including, but not limited to, use of all PPE by employees, ensure guards and safety features are in place and working daily; maintains and displays good safety practices and habits daily.
• Makes process adjustments to plastics equipment to ensure steady production for all machines while minimizing interruptions.
• Makes suggestions to improve OEE of the plastics equipment such as cycle time improvement.
• Completes color changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Typically possesses a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, air compressors, chillers, and PLCs.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve machine and process issues independently.
• In-depth understanding of plastic materials, molding processes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to make process changes to ensure production of high-quality product.

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 $20.19 - $34.38annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between21.00 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.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.