Forklift Operator

Greif•Baltimore, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Greif is hiring a Forklift Operator in the Converting Department at its Baltimore, Ohio facility. The role operates a sit-down forklift to move finished products and materials around the mill and to on-site warehouses, and packages products to customer specifications through ticketing, banding, and wrapping. The employee is expected to maintain a clean and orderly work area, follow safety procedures, and complete computer-based safety training. The position offers an opportunity to learn converting operations and advance from Forklift Operator to Machine Helper and then Machine Operator. As a Machine Helper, the employee assists with converting equipment and production activities, learns equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting, monitors product quality, and supports a safe and efficient work area. As a Machine Operator, the employee operates and adjusts converting machinery, monitors performance and quality, troubleshoots production issues, and completes production documentation. The role pays $25.96 per hour and may be eligible for a short-term incentive, with a quarterly bonus target of 10%. It follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, either 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. This is a union facility.

Requirements

Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety.
Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and responsibilities.
Mechanical aptitude and interest in learning machine parts and equipment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to follow detailed safety and operating procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Operate a sit-down forklift to safely transport finished products and materials throughout the mill.
Package finished products according to customer specifications, including ticketing, banding, and wrapping.
Transport products to on-site warehouses.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Follow safety policies and procedures and complete computer-based safety training.
Assist Machine Operators with converting equipment and production activities as skills develop.
Learn machine parts, equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
Monitor product quality and assist with adjustments as needed.
Follow production standards and customer specifications.
Operate converting machinery safely and efficiently as responsibilities advance.
Set up and adjust equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
Monitor machine performance and product quality, troubleshoot equipment and production issues, and complete required production documentation.