Production Associate

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 and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials. 

Job Requisition #:

032810 Production Associate - Recutter Operator Plugger (Rotating schedule)-2 (Open)

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 and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

Being the customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Under direct supervision, performs entry-level routine activities associated with various types of assembly machine operation and/or setup. Follows established procedures. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Positions stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template. Develops basic knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates routine production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications provided.

• Carry out 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 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 up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Willingness to follow directions and work well in a team.

• Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machineries.

• Fundamental understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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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 $ $26.30. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $17.55 to $21.20. 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 medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

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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