Second-Shift Machine Operator: Lean, Quality Focus

Greif, Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in Austell, GA is hiring a Machine Operator for the second shift (2:30 PM to 12:30 AM).

The role involves setting up and operating packaging equipment, interpreting work orders, and ensuring safety, quality, and housekeeping standards on the line. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1-2 years of related experience with winders or related equipment, strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work a 10-hour shift with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required and preferably 1-2 years of relevant experience with the winder, saw, or other related equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure, convert fractions to decimals, and use a caliper.
• Knowledge of lean tools including 5-Why, Fishbone, 5S, and SMED.
• Must be dependable and able to work regular 10-hour shift from 2:30 pm to 12:30 am Monday through Thursday with overtime on Friday and Saturday as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to meet production requirements.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand machine set up requirements.
• Enter product data in Seltrol.
• Identify paper grades, widths, and types of glue and their applications.
• Prepare mandrels and adjust as necessary for each work order using hand tools.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as perforators, and date coders.
• Perform quality checks to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Adhere to OPEX recordkeeping requirements.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.
• Follow specific quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Comply with company policies and guidelines.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Skills

Read tape measure

Caliper

Lean tools (5-Whys, Fishbone, 5S, SMED

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Job description

Greif, Inc. in Austell, GA is hiring a Machine Operator for the second shift (2:30 PM to 12:30 AM).

The role involves setting up and operating packaging equipment, interpreting work orders, and ensuring safety, quality, and housekeeping standards on the line. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1-2 years of related experience with winders or related equipment, strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work a 10-hour shift with overtime as needed.