Production Trainer 1st shift
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: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Requirements
- Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machineries.
- Thorough understanding of production equipment.
- Proven ability to demonstrate and uphold The Greif Way, consistently exhibiting company values and behaviors while fostering a positive, safe, and high-performing work environment.
- Actively participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including CBSQ, GEMBA, and 5S activities, by identifying opportunities for improvement, supporting problem-solving efforts, maintaining workplace organization, and promoting operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on training for line operators and other production roles, ensuring employees can safely and effectively perform assigned job functions.
- Train, coach, and qualify new and existing employees on standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices.
- Instruct team members on proper housekeeping expectations and reinforce workplace organization standards that support safety and efficiency.
- Train employees to accurately inspect, measure, and weigh plastic bottles to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
- Monitor trainee performance and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and follow-up support to promote skill development and job proficiency.
- Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, and other required operational records.
- Complete and maintain production logs and documentation related to units produced and operational activities.
- Identify, document, and report quality concerns, defects, and production issues that result in rejected or discarded product.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for operators, answering questions and providing guidance on processes, equipment, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
- Partner with supervisors and plant leadership to support workforce development, onboarding initiatives, and performance improvement efforts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by helping standardize work methods, sharing best practices, and promoting consistency across shifts and departments.
- Foster a positive learning environment that encourages employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and safe performance.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and leadership by serving as a positive role model for all colleagues.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive core benefits
- paid time off
- a range of local benefits
- competitive salary
- opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
