General Labor

Greif • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the General Laborer performs a variety of routine plant activities. Duties include preparing job sites, maintaining safe conditions, transporting materials, using power tools and other equipment, building temporary structures, and collaborating with other plant workers. The role also involves keeping equipment and manufacturing areas clean and ready, assisting with machinery and assembly-line operations, performing routine property care and quality checks, following safety regulations, and reporting issues to a supervisor or higher-level colleague.

The position follows a rotating schedule: seven days on first shift (6:30 AM–2:30 PM) followed by four days off; seven days on second shift (2:30 PM–10:30 PM) followed by one day off; and seven days on third shift (10:30 PM–6:30 AM) followed by two days off. The cycle then repeats. Twelve-hour shifts are sometimes required to cover call-ins, vacations, and similar needs. Starting pay is $23.26 per hour, increasing to $26.71 per hour after successful completion of 90 days. The posting states that it is for visibility purposes only and is not an active job opening.

Requirements

• Typically possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Ability to work the required rotating shift schedule; 12-hour shifts are required at times to cover for call-ins, vacations, and other needs.

Responsibilities

• Routinely clean and lubricate equipment.
• Keep manufacturing areas free from debris and dirt, and ready or put away tools as assigned.
• Follow directions to operate machinery, supply or hold routine materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery and assembly lines.
• Perform routine property care activities.
• Perform non-technical routine tasks at the plant.
• Perform routine quality checks on finished products.
• Report issues to a supervisor or higher-level colleague.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective on day one; Greif pays 75% of health premiums.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 80 hours of vacation.
• Other company-paid benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED