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Greif; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Greif pays 75% of health premiums

Vacation up to 80 hours

Award recognition

Job summary

Greif is hiring for a warehouse/ logistics role in Milwaukee, WI. The position involves receiving, inspecting, packing, and shipping materials using forklifts and conveyors, with rotating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

Starting pay is $23.26 per hour, increasing to $29.59 after 90 days, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth. Typical requirements include 1–2 years of relevant experience, good stamina, teamwork, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and track shipments.
• Load or unload shipments in delivery trucks.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Label and stockpile shipments according to size, shape, and type.
• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Follow safety regulations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Under supervision, performs routine and some non-routine logistics operations activities, including: moving and storing materials/products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery/equipment (e.g., forklifts and conveyors); receiving/inspecting goods and verifying items against the shipment record; gathering, verifying, and packing items for shipment according to specifications and the applicable transportation method; and/or recording received and shipped items.

Great Benefits Include

• Health, dental, vision insurance effective day one!
• Greif pays 75% of health premiums.
• Many other company paid benefits!
• Enjoy up to 80 hours of vacation to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Greif is recognized with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and track shipments.
• Load or unload shipments in delivery trucks.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Label and stockpile shipments according to size, shape, and type.
• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Rotating Shift Schedule

• 1st Shift: Work 7 days from 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, followed by 4 days off.
• 2nd Shift: Work 7 days from 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM, followed by 1 day off.
• 3rd Shift: Work 7 days from 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM, followed by 2 days off.
• This cycle then repeats.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Wage

• Starting $23.26 per hour, after successful completion of 90 days pay rate is $29.59 per hour.

Knowledge And Skills

• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast pace environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solution oriented problem solver.

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.

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.