Production Operator - #1676854

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision to become the world’s best performing customer service company. The company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. The company is strategically positioned with over 220 operating locations in 37 countries to serve global as well as regional customers.

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

At Greif your work has purpose, your 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. We are packaging something special together: our customers’ success and yours.

Role overview:

• To ensure the machines run to full capacity without any problems, and to deal with breakdowns by identifying and rectifying the problem as quickly as possible. This colleague will work in shifts.

Responsabilities:

• To operate HDPE Blow moulding equipment and ancillary equipment including packing tables, leak detectors, metal detectors, conveyor systems and granulators.


• Ensure smooth running of the production line by identifying problems and correcting to ensure production targets are met with regards to volume and quality.


• To carry out calculations to ensure exact weights & measures as per customer spec.


• To adjust machines in order to rectify errors with production of bottles.


• To report accurately any problems and complete paperwork where applicable.


• To ensure machines are running efficiently to ensure material efficiency and reduce waste.


• To carry out both visual and physical Quality Assessment of product and determine if product meets specification.


• To carry out prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on the machine to ensure optimum efficiency and Quality is maintained.


• Perform standard machine changes including material feed, colour, gas, neck and profile changes.


• To apply good problem-solving techniques as required and make necessary process adjustments.


• Work effectively as a team member, mentoring packers.


• Maintain a high level of housekeeping at all times, as required by Food Packaging Industry Standards.


• Follow Safe Working Practices at all times.


• Contribute to continual improvement groups focussed on both production efficiencies, Quality and Health and Safety.

Education & Experience:

• Experience in an engineering, fitter, mechanical background


• Min 2 years experience


• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C/5 or above.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Previous experience in plastics factory or similar fast moving production environment


• Previous Mechanical maintenance experience e.g. changing belts, setting pneumatic controls, performing major and minor changeovers, tool changes, machine set ups etc.