Cutter Machine Operator - First Shift
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.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Ability to use hand tools including reciprocating saws, wrenches, and others to prepare and make cutter adjustments as necessary for each work order.
- →Ability to read and interpret work orders to safely set up and operate equipment and to understand machine set up and production requirements.
- →Ability to calculate conversion of fractions to decimals and read a tape measure, height gauge, and micrometers.
- →Ability to perform changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
- →Ability to communicate with Winder Operator about quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts and assist with installation and adjustment of mandrel during set up process.
- →Ability to remove finished cores from cutter drop table and manually stack them onto pallets, racks, or into trays.
- →Ability to perform periodic quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and/or COAs using the CSAR quality system.
- →Ability to understand machine language such as synchro, bottom ply width, bed rollers, gap correction, and blade change.
- →Ability to understand which nylon to use and when nylon needs to be changed.
- →Ability to troubleshoot and correct quality issues such as double cuts, fuzzy ends, burrs, and hair.
- →Ability to maintain compliance with all OPEX recordkeeping requirements and adhere to specific quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
- →Ability to perform other tasks as required.
- Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up 1-2 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions, company policies and guidelines, and work well in a team.
- Self-motivated and attentive to details.
- Excellent attendance and able to work overtime as required.
- Possess knowledge and understanding of lean tools such as 5-Why’s, Fishbone, 5’s, SMED, Operator care, Reliability and RCPS.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
- Lifts to 35 pounds
- Stooping, bending, and moving around the plant facility for up to 10 hours per day
- Understand how to calculate fraction conversions, read a tape measure, use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Maintain forklift certification
- Available to work first shift from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm or second shift from 2:30 pm to 12:30 am Monday through Thursday, and Friday overtime as required.
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
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $36,504–$58,302 a year
- 6% above the $44,720 median for Machine Operator jobs on Jobera (347 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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