Associate Plastic Technician
Quick Summary
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative,
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
2nd Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:45PM - 11PM
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Entry level colleague who participates in training, learning about Greif systems, and assisting to set up, monitor and troubleshoot blow molding, injection molding, or extrusion molding machinery.
- →Assists in the setup of machinery for different production runs, following established procedures to ensure smooth transitions. Communicates machinery issues to maintenance.
- →Assists in the operation of plastic molding, extrusion, and other plastic processing equipment.
- →Learns and helps monitor the production process, ensuring that machines are running efficiently and producing high-quality products.
- →Performs routine maintenance duties on cleaning and basic adjustments to machinery.
- →Troubleshoots minor machine issues under the supervision of senior technicians.
- →Documents production data, maintenance activities, and quality data observed during the production.
- →Performs basic quality control checks, ensuring products meet required specifications and industry standards.
- →Participates in quality assurance activities such as inspection and testing of products.
- →Works closely with senior technicians, operators, and supervisors to ensure daily production operation.
- →Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines while performing tasks.
- →Prepares raw materials and additives for use in production.
- →Loads materials into machinery and ensure proper feeding during production runs.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- Typically possesses a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience.
- Basic understanding of plastic manufacturing processes.
- Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machinery operations.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Adherence to safety protocols and regulations in a manufacturing setting.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.
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.
What We Offer
~1 min readProtect 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 www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com 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.
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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 28, 2026
- First seen
- September 29, 2026
- Last seen
- September 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- September 29, 2026
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