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.
Job Requisition #:
034719 Drum Lumper (Open)Job Description:
WHY GREIF?
· Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately.
· Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.
· Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
· Retirement and Financial Security: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage
· Invest in Your Future: We offer tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications to help you grow.
Key Responsibilities
Duties and Expectations: Operate Telescoping Boom Conveyor to load and stack drums into trucks and trailers in a prescribed manner to minimize damage.
- .Receive instructions from Quality Coordinator / Supervisor as to the schedule of the loading requirements of the containers to be shipped.
- Remove debris and other materials from the truck/trailer and/or railroad car to prepare for loading; inform Coordinator of unsuitable vehicle for loading.
- Operate and position telescoping boom conveyor properly to facilitate safe and damage free loading of drums into trailers as reqiured;; operate palletizer as and when required .
- Manually load and unload drums into and from trailers
- Transport lumber, paper, skids, containers, etc. to and from trailers and storage area as required.
- Stack containers and ancillary parts on and off the conveyor as directed.
- Perform production, labor and other reporting as required.
- Notify Quality coordinator/ Supervisor of any equipment or material irregularities.
- Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly. .
- Other duties as assigned.required
- May be needed : Operation of a forklift truck
Physical Requirements:
All jobs require some type of locomotion and repeated movement, especially repetitive motion of arms, wrists and hands, repeated bending and twisting.
- Drums weigh up to 78 pounds; continuously lifting and stacking up to 3 high every 4.5 seconds.
- Constant reaching above shoulders; both hands required; both legs required; working at a fast pace.
- May be needed: Operation of a forklift truck.
- Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
- Physical stamina to stand, lift and for extended periods of time.
Environmental Conditions:
Dust, fumes, smoke or gases; solvents; grease & oils; paints & inks.
Work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat
Safety Requirements:
Work safely in accordance with Greif’s safety rules, regulations, and requirements.
Education and Experience
Typically possesses less than 2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
Ability to work with a team in a fast pace environment.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Great interpersonal and communication skills.
Solution oriented problem solver.
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 Range:
The pay for this position is $22.50 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
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.
Skills Required
- Ability to lift drums weighing up to 78 pounds continuously and stack repeatedly
- Operate and position telescoping boom conveyor and palletizer for safe, damage-free loading
- Good physical stamina, manual dexterity, and ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Good organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Follow safety rules, report equipment or material irregularities, and maintain clean work area
- May be required to operate a forklift truck
- Typically possesses less than 2 years of relevant experience
Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.
Greif, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. 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. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.









