Production Associate - First Shift 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Greif; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 18 - 28; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Production Associate for the First Shift in Austell, GA. The role involves safely setting up equipment, interpreting work orders, and performing quality checks within a 10-hour shift schedule from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday with overtime as needed.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read measurements. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with potential incentives and comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read scales and use hand tools.
• Ability to read work orders and follow instructions precisely.
• Good communication skills and dependable with regular on-site shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up equipment to meet production requirements.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand packaging requirements.
• Read a tape measure; use calipers and micrometers as needed.
• Assist with changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
• Support machine operator with mandrel installation and adjustments.
• Communicate quality concerns and equipment issues to the operator.
• Remove finished cores and stack them onto pallets or trays.
• Conduct periodic quality checks using the CSAR quality system.
• Identify when to change nylon cutting sleeves and timing.
• Troubleshoot quality issues such as double cuts or burrs.
• Maintain compliance with OPEX recordkeeping.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Quality checks

Teamwork

10-hour shift flexibility

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.

Job Requisition #:

035312 Production Associate - First Shift 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Safely set up equipment to meet production requirements.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand order packaging requirements.
• Calculate conversion of fractions to decimals, able to read a tape measure and use calipers and micrometers.
• Assist with changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
• Assist the machine operator with installation and adjustment of mandrel during setup process.
• Communicate regularly with machine operator notifying keeping the operator informed of quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts.
• Remove finished cores as needed and manually stack them onto pallets, racks, or into trays.
• Perform periodic quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and/or COAs using the CSAR quality system.
• Determine which nylon cutting sleeves to use and when they need to be changed.
• Help troubleshoot and correct quality issues such as double cuts, fuzzy ends, burrs, and hair.
• Comply with all OPEX recordkeeping requirements.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of root cause and problem-solving methods.
• 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.
• Must have mechanical aptitude including the ability to use hand tools.
• Must be dependable and able to work regular 10-hour shift from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday with overtime on Friday and Saturday as required.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. or less
• Ability to bend, twist, and walk frequently during 10-hour shift.

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 between17.55 to28.03. 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.