Machine Operator - 2nd shift / 90 Day Sign-On Bonus

GreifMount Sterling, KY
$16 - $25Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, operating in 40 countries and delivering trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions to in-demand 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 role involves performing routine activities associated with various types of assembly machine operation and/or setup under direct supervision. The Machine Operator reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements, and positions stops or guides to specified lengths. At Greif, competitive pay and a Total Rewards package are offered to support employee well-being (financial, physical, and personal). The comprehensive benefits package is designed to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with benefits beginning on day one (where applicable). These include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company contributions; paid holidays and paid time off; company-paid life insurance; disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and employee discount programs.

Requirements

  • Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Willingness to follow directions and work well in a team.
  • Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machineries.
  • Fundamental understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
  • Must be able to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to perform all production tasks while following the procedures outlined in the work instruction.
  • Must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
  • Follow safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • May be required to use step(s) to enter machine or work platform.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors blow molding machine by pushing buttons.
  • Removes plastic parts from machine by hand. May be required to use step(s) to enter machine or work platform.
  • Removes flash (excess plastic) from parts.
  • Inspects parts for defects.
  • Monitors quality of product and notifies process techs and/or quality.
  • Weighs parts as required in work instructions.
  • Allows flash to cool and grind.
  • Grind defective parts.
  • Performs secondary operation per work instruction.
  • Follows instructions as shown on work instruction.
  • Logs in and logs out of the Shop Floor Monitoring System at the start of the shift, before and after each break period and at the end of the shift.
  • Enters rejects into the Shop Floor Monitoring System.
  • Packages production parts as shown in the work instruction.
  • Maintains effective communication with the Process Tech, Plant Manager, and other members of Management.
  • Must be able to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to perform all production tasks while following the procedures outlined in the work instruction.
  • Must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
  • Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
  • Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustment and maintenance.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Follow safety regulations.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • company-paid life insurance
  • disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • employee discount programs
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service