Production Support/Forklift - 1st shift

Greif • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. OUR VISION: Being the customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. Job Requisition #: 032739 Production Support/Forklift - 1st shift (Open) Job Description Summary Position is on 1st shift Hours are6:30am to 2:30pm Key Responsibilities Person is responsible for production of specified quantity at minimum cost, and according to schedule. Maintain production, quality and waste records through company approved documents. Assure conformity with quality standards and specifications to minimize product defects. Monitor various quality tests to check conformance with quality appearance, governmental and industry standards. Must report faulty equipment, machinery, facilities and safety issues immediately. Maintain equipment and work area in sound working order. Assist in paper hanging. Assist in all aspects of production set-ups. Recommend improvements, modifications and ideas for continuous improvement. Perform safe working habits and become familiarized with all company policies, safety rules, regulations, and guidelines. Ability to communicate directly with others and be a team player. Execute other required projects and programs, as assigned. Person must confer with crew member(s) daily to set planned work schedules. Instruct new or existing employees on work methods, procedures, and company policy (on-the-job training). Bale Waste. Maintain Line Boards and participate in Gemba Walks. Performs dust control measures. Must be able use measuring devices such as tape measure, calipers, crush testers, optical comparator. Perform any and all assigned duties that Management requests. Must be able to operate forklifts and pallet jacks. Prefer Experience Hilo Forklift Education and Experience Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent). Prior Forklift experience required. Knowledge and Skills Basic verbal and written communication skills. Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions. Ability to work in a variety of roles. Person must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment. Person must have operational knowledge of all equipment and machinery including precision measuring instruments and gauges. Person must have the ability and/or willingness to learn and develop knowledge of statistical process control, problem solving, and continuous improvement process and be capable of applying such knowledge as required by the company in performing the functions of job. Physical Demands : Medium work requiring pushing and/or pulling objects in excess of 100 pounds using material handling equipment to assist with recent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting 25 pounds or less. Person will have the ability to drive and operate powered pallet movers, carts and other material handling equipment. Job involves standing, walking, lifting and sitting. At Greif , your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

Requirements

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Prior Forklift experience required.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Person must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
• Person must have operational knowledge of all equipment and machinery including precision measuring instruments and gauges.
• Person must have the ability and/or willingness to learn and develop knowledge of statistical process control, problem solving, and continuous improvement process and be capable of applying such knowledge as required by the company in performing the functions of job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience Hilo Forklift

Responsibilities

• Person is responsible for production of specified quantity at minimum cost, and according to schedule.
• Maintain production, quality and waste records through company approved documents.
• Assure conformity with quality standards and specifications to minimize product defects.
• Monitor various quality tests to check conformance with quality appearance, governmental and industry standards.
• Must report faulty equipment, machinery, facilities and safety issues immediately.
• Maintain equipment and work area in sound working order.
• Assist in paper hanging.
• Assist in all aspects of production set-ups.
• Recommend improvements, modifications and ideas for continuous improvement.
• Perform safe working habits and become familiarized with all company policies, safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate directly with others and be a team player.
• Execute other required projects and programs, as assigned.
• Person must confer with crew member(s) daily to set planned work schedules.
• Instruct new or existing employees on work methods, procedures, and company policy (on-the-job training).
• Bale Waste.
• Maintain Line Boards and participate in Gemba Walks.
• Performs dust control measures.
• Must be able use measuring devices such as tape measure, calipers, crush testers, optical comparator.
• Perform any and all assigned duties that Management requests.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Benefits

• Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees