Associate Plastic Technician

Greif•Nacogdoches, TX

2d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, operating in 40 countries and delivering trusted, innovative solutions to demanding and fast-growing industries. The company is committed to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability. Greif packages life's essentials and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. This entry-level technician role focuses on learning core plastic molding processes, assisting with mold setup, machine operation, and basic troubleshooting.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent)
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.

Responsibilities

Participates in training and learns about Greif systems, 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 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 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 ensures proper feeding during production runs.
Performs other duties as assigned.