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Machine Operator - 1st Shift Position

Greif, Murray, KY, United States


Machine Operator - 1st Shift Position (Open)

Shift: Monday to Friday (some weekends) from 7:50 am-4:00 pm
Pay: $17.50 per Hour
At Greif, we offer competitive pay and a Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being - financial, physical, and personal - so you can thrive at work and beyond!
Position Overview:
Machine Operators are responsible for operating blow molding machines efficiently to produce high-quality plastic parts. This role supports the company's environmental policies and ensures compliance with operational goals and objectives.
Essential Responsibilities
Operate blow molding machines by pushing control buttons.
Manually removing plastic parts from machines (may require the use of steps or platforms).
Trim excess plastic (flash) from parts.
Inspect parts for defects and ensure quality standards are met.
Notify Process Technician, Lead, Supervisor, and/or Quality team of any quality issues.
Grind defective parts as needed.
Follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
Use the Shop Floor Monitoring System throughout the shift.
Package production parts according to specifications.
Maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams.
Comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform all production tasks in accordance with documented procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 01 year of relevant experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift moderate weights.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.
Working Conditions
Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and plastic materials. Requires standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks.
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 $15.82 - $23.70. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $17.50 to $17.50. 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.
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.
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 legally protected characteristic.