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Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Job in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, 40353, USA
Listing for: Greif
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production, Industrial Maintenance, Assembly
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 USD Hourly USD 17.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Mount Sterling

Overview

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 and follow Greif on Instagram and Linked In.

OUR VISION: Being the customer service company in the world.

OUR

PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 033395 Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (Open)

Role Overview

Greif presents an exceptional career opportunity to join an organization that significantly impacts today's world by manufacturing essential plastic containers for various critical industries. Machine operators operate a blow molding machine in the most efficient manner to produce quality plastic parts while following environmental policies to ensure compliance to goals and objectives.

Shift & Compensation

Shift: 3rd Shift (12:00am – 8:20am) Sunday - Thursday

Pay: $17.00/hr. plus $2.00 shift differential

Benefits
  • Health benefits effective on Day 1
  • Sign-on bonus after 90 days - $500
  • Eligible for a pay increase after 90 days
Key Responsibilities
  • Monitors blow molding machines 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.
  • Allow flash to cool and grind.
  • Grind defective parts.
  • Performs secondary operations per work instruction.
  • Follows instructions as shown on work instructions.
  • 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 always.
  • 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.
Education And Experience
  • Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge And Skills
  • Willingness to follow directions and work well in a team.
  • Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machinery.
  • Fundamental understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
Physical Requirements
  • Bending, twisting, lifting overhead, lifting carrying barrels and lids. Carrying up to 25 pounds throughout the day.
  • Exposure to excessive hot and cold temperatures.

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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits Details

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $15.82 - $23.70. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $17.00 to $17.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills,…

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