1st Shift General Laborer at Greif Packaging LLC in Kernersville, North Carolina

Job Description:

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

Job Requisition #:

030498 1st Shift General Laborer (Open)

Job Description:

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 30 countries and 200-plus locations.  

OUR VISION: 

Being the best customer service company in the world. 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The General Laborer, under the supervision of the Shift Leader, is responsible for cleaning and organizing totes in accordance with operational standards. This hands-on role requires efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-union position. Standard shifts are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, with occasional overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows all safety rules and regulations.  Attends daily Safety Meetings.  Actively participates in Safety meetings/training.


• Reports to work on time, as scheduled.  Able to work overtime when needed.


• Record daily production data and reports downtime issues.


• Maintain a SAFE work environment using good housekeeping practices.  Keeping work area free from clutter, trip hazards, etc.


• Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the task.


• Safely operate a forklift to transport dirty totes from warehouse to tote wash area and transport totes to the appropriate area in the warehouse after cleaning.


• Safely operate a pressure washer to clean both inside and outside of dirty totes.


• Visually inspect totes for damage and transport to appropriate location in warehouse if no longer usable.


• Will train as back up to tote filling position and train to load/unload material from tankers and dry vans trailers.


• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Shift Leader.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Able to work in a labor-intensive position.  Lifting, standing, bending, twisting and stooping for up to 12 hours per day.


• Previous forklift experience preferred.


• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs as needed.


• Must be able to work in a wet environment for up to 12hrs per day.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.

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. 

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We 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 Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

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