1st Shift Production Associate

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 worlds most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service operational excellence and global sustainability Greif packages lifes essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues customers and other stakeholders.

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OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for lifes essentials.

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Job Description:

Build your skills in an entry-level manufacturing role at Greif. You will help prepare materials support production and check and package finished products. No previous manufacturing experience is required. We provide training for assigned tasks and welcome people who are dependable work safely and are ready to learn.

Job Details

Location: 70 Better Way Chicopee MA 01022

Job type: Full-time regular

Base pay: $18.86 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30 pm (possible overtime)

Why Join Greif

• On-the-job training to learn your assigned tasks and safe equipment use.

• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period; your medical dental and vision coverage starts immediately.

• Time off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest recharge and do what matters most.

• Retirement benefits: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.

• Growth & Development Opportunities: We offer tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional certifications to help you grow.

What Youll Do

Your day-to-day tasks will depend on your plant and assigned production area & shift. Responsibilities may include the following with training provided for your assigned work:

• Prepare move load and unload materials to support production.

• Assist with or operate assigned equipment after completing required training and authorization.

• Check products against work instructions and record counts or quality results as trained.

• Pack stack wrap band or label products depending on your assignment.

• Keep work areas orderly and report equipment or quality concerns promptly.

• Follow safety procedures wear required protective equipment and ask for help when a task is unclear or unsafe.

What Were Looking For

• Dependability and availability for the posted schedule and potential overtime requirements as needed.

• Willingness to learn follow work and safety instructions and work with others.

• Ability to communicate questions or concerns and pay attention to product quality.

• Ability to learn the basic counting measuring and recordkeeping needed for assigned tasks.

• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prior manufacturing experience a plus but not required.

Who We Are

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services growing from its beginnings in Cleveland Ohio to a global footprint across more than thirty countries and 200-plus locations.

What to Expect

Your recruiter will discuss the job schedule and pay with you. If there is a match we will arrange a plant visit so you can see the work meet team members and ask questions before deciding whether to join us.

Ready to Join Us

Apply today bring your dependability and willingness to learn!

At Greif we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive be engaged and reach your full potential.

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Benefits Statement:

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EEO Statement:

offer a competitive salary excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex race religion age national origin color disability veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greifs Equal Opportunity Policy.