Set-up Operator

Greif

United States

On-site

USD 40,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Greif is seeking a Set-up Operator to join our production team. You will operate routine machinery, follow prints, and ensure parts meet specifications. You will also measure outputs, maintain logs, and report anomalies for continuous improvement.

Typically, candidates have a high school diploma and 1–2 years of relevant experience. A focus on safety, quality, and teamwork helps you succeed in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of production experience.
  • Ability to read prints and translate specs to machinery.
  • Strong teamwork and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Operate routine production machinery per prints and specifications.
  • Produce required quantity within specs and tolerances.
  • Measure finished parts with precision tools and ensure quality.
  • Maintain logs of units produced.
  • Follow safety regulations and keep area clean.

Skills

Teamwork
Interpret specs
Equipment understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Measuring tools
Production machinery

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 #:

035163 Set-up Operator (Open)

Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
  • Operates mostly routine production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications provided.
  • Performs mostly routine activities that produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
  • Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
  • Maintains logs and records of units produced.
  • Report any errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
  • Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs mostly basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
  • Follow safety regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
  • Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1-2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Follow directions and work well in a team.
  • Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machineries.
  • Solid understanding of the production equipment.

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 $19.23 - $30.77annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between24.94 to28.89. 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:

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.

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