Full-Time
Production Associate
First Shift
Updated on 9/4/2026
Greif
1,001-5,000 employees
Global industrial packaging manufacturer and services
Compensation Overview
$17.55 - $28.03/hr
Austell, GA, USA
In Person
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- Typically possesses a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to work in a variety of roles.
- Must have mechanical aptitude, including the ability to use hand tools.
- Must be dependable and able to work a regular 10-hour shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Friday and Saturday as required.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds or less.
- Ability to bend, twist, and walk frequently during a 10-hour shift.
- Safely set up equipment to meet production requirements.
- Read and interpret work orders to understand order packaging requirements.
- Calculate the conversion of fractions to decimals and read a tape measure, calipers, and micrometers.
- Assist with changeovers between work orders to meet specifications.
- Assist the machine operator with installation and adjustment of the mandrel during the setup process.
- Communicate regularly with the machine operator and notify the operator of quality concerns, equipment issues, and material counts.
- Remove finished cores as needed and manually stack them onto pallets, racks, or into trays.
- Perform periodic quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and certificates of analysis using the CSAR quality system.
- Determine which nylon cutting sleeves to use and when they need to be changed.
- Help troubleshoot and correct quality issues such as double cuts, fuzzy ends, burrs, and hair.
- Comply with all OPEX recordkeeping requirements.
Greif is a global supplier of industrial packaging products and services. It makes steel, plastic, and fibre drums; intermediate bulk containers; reconditioned containers; containerboard and paperboard; tubes and cores; and various packaging accessories. It also provides filling, packaging, and related services to many industries and manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. With operations in more than 35 countries, Greif serves both global and regional customers. The company’s goal is to be the best performing customer service company in the world by delivering reliable packaging solutions and value-added services that help customers move, store, and protect their products.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Delaware, Ohio
Founded
1877
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fiscal Q3 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose 24.7% to $183.4 million, despite muted demand.
- Management raised fiscal 2026 EBITDA guidance to $615 million-$635 million on July 29, 2026.
- Run-rate cost savings reached $90 million, ahead of the $120 million fiscal 2027 target.
What critics are saying
- Greif still expects about $20 million of Middle East impacts in fiscal 2026.
- Packaging Dive reported 2025 closures and 220 professional layoffs, signaling further restructuring through 2027.
- A failed portfolio reset leaves Greif stuck in commoditized industrial packaging with shrinking returns.
What makes Greif unique
- Greif’s June 2, 2026 Envaplast deal gives Spanish agrochemical packaging scale.
- Its July 2026 portfolio shift concentrates on higher-margin drums, closures, and polymer containers.
- A 1.1x leverage ratio funds buybacks, dividends, and bolt-on acquisitions.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Stock Options
Company Equity
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Remote Work Options
Relocation Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Gym Membership
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Professional Certification Support
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Company News
Gallup awarded Greif as a 2026 Exceptional Workplace Award Winner With Distinction. * August 14, 2026 Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award honors organizations that build high-performing workplace cultures where employees are engaged, empowered, and aligned around a common purpose. For the third consecutive year, Greif was honored by Gallup with an Exceptional Workplace Award. In 2026, Greif, Inc. achieved an even greater milestone by earning the prestigious "Winner With Distinction" designation, which is the highest level of recognition. Greif is proud to be one of the five organizations worldwide to be awarded with this distinction. While the award recognizes employee engagement, its impact extends well beyond the workplace. It reflects its commitment to creating a thriving community culture that helps Greif deliver stronger partnerships, better service, and greater value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders around the world. At Greif, engagement is more than a workplace initiative. It is a manifestation of The Greif Way, which is its business operating system rooted in listening to colleagues, acting on feedback, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. When employees feel supported, valued, and connected to the company's purpose, its customers and other stakeholders experience the advantage that helps them win. "Our success starts with our people. When colleagues know their voices matter and leaders consistently act on feedback, we create an environment where teams can thrive. That culture ultimately helps us serve customers better every day." Bala Sathyanarayanan, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Greif Greif's approach to engagement was highlighted during Gallup's award celebration, where company leaders shared how they foster engagement within their operations. The approach is simple but powerful: listen, act, and continually improve. Greif's people-first culture is also reflected through its internal recognition programs, including the Watson Award for Servant Leadership. Named in honor of former Greif President and CEO Pete Watson, the award recognizes leaders who achieve a perfect 5.0 score on its Colleague Engagement Survey and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to serving their teams through servant leadership principles. Four of the Watson Award winners - Bala Sathyanarayanan, Kelly Wilkin, Manny Rodriguez, and Bryan Sandifer - were in attendance at the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award reception last month in Washington D.C. to receive Greif's 2026 Winner With Distinction honor. For its customers and other stakeholders, Greif's recognition as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner With Distinction reinforces an important reality: its legendary customer experiences begin with engaged teams. As Greif continues investing in its people and strengthening its culture, Greif, Inc. remain committed to being your trusted partner in building performance packaging solutions that deliver long-term value across the supply chain. Partner with Greif today to experience the difference a highly engaged workforce can make. Contact Greif, Inc. to learn how its team can support your business goals. View its current open positions to join its one Greif team.
Greif has completed the $61.7 million acquisition of Spanish polymer container producer Envaplast, strengthening its position in agrochemical packaging. The deal, finalised on 2 June 2026, gives Greif a foothold in Spain's small polymer container market. The industrial packaging company reported fiscal Q3 2026 results showing adjusted EBITDA up 24.7% year-on-year to $183.4 million. Net sales reached $1.17 billion, up 3.5%, whilst net income increased 156.7% to $78.8 million. Greif's total debt declined by $1.69 billion to $1.03 billion, with its leverage ratio dropping to 1.1x from 3.1x a year earlier. The company raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $615 million to $635 million. Envaplast is expected to add approximately $10-15 million in annual EBITDA.
DELAWARE, Ohio — Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of
Greif (NYSE:GEF) reaches new 12-month high following earnings beat. July 29, 2026 Key points. * Greif shares hit a new 52-week high after the company reported quarterly EPS of $1.61, beating estimates by $0.50, while revenue rose 3.5% year over year to $1.17 billion. * The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.62 per share, equating to a $2.48 annualized payout and a 3.0% yield. * Despite the earnings beat, analyst sentiment remains cautious: Greif has a consensus "Reduce" rating and an average price target of $74.25, below its trading price near $83. * Five stocks to consider instead of Greif. Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF - Get Free Report)'s stock price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The company traded as high as $83.39 and last traded at $83.1330, with a volume of 212844 shares. The stock had previously closed at $80.33. The industrial products company reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.50. Greif had a return on equity of 7.50% and a net margin of 7.27%.The business had revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.86 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Greif increases dividend. The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 17th were given a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, June 17th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. This is an increase from Greif's previous quarterly dividend of $0.56. Greif's dividend payout ratio is presently 95.02%. Analyst upgrades and downgrades. GEF has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings upgraded Greif from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Greif from $70.00 to $74.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Truist Financial reduced their target price on shares of Greif from $79.00 to $78.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Greif from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Bank of America cut shares of Greif from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating and set a $70.00 price target for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $74.25. Insider buying and selling at Greif. In related news, SVP Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.14, for a total transaction of $146,280.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 63,832 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,668,672.48. This trade represents a 3.04% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 6,000 shares of company stock valued at $412,120 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 7.70% of the company's stock. Hedge funds weigh in on Greif. Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GEF. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its position in shares of Greif by 10.8% during the second quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 27,528 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $2,051,000 after purchasing an additional 2,694 shares during the last quarter. Readystate Asset Management LP bought a new position in shares of Greif in the first quarter worth about $871,000. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund purchased a new position in Greif in the 1st quarter worth about $1,853,000. Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in Greif by 61.5% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 15,165 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $1,017,000 after buying an additional 5,775 shares during the period. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Greif by 5.9% during the 1st quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 90,939 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $6,099,000 after buying an additional 5,071 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 45.74% of the company's stock. Greif stock up 3.5%. The company has a market cap of $3.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.28. The business's fifty day moving average is $70.40 and its two-hundred day moving average is $69.87. Greif company profile. Greif, Inc is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a history dating back to its founding in 1877. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has evolved from a regional barrel and drum manufacturer into a diversified packaging provider serving a wide range of end markets. Greif's longstanding heritage in container solutions has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable, high-quality packaging options. The company's core business revolves around the design, manufacture and sale of industrial packaging products, including steel, plastic and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); safety closures; rigid, flexible and reconditioned packaging; containerboard and protective packaging. Further reading. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Before you consider Greif, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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Explore industrial packaging solutions with Greif at ProPak Asia 2026. * May 13, 2026 Greif is proud to announce its participation in ProPak Asia 2026, one of the region's leading trade exhibitions for the processing and packaging industries, taking place from 10-13 June 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. Bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers and industry professionals from across Asia, ProPak Asia continues to serve as a key platform for innovation, collaboration and business development within the packaging and processing sector. For Greif, the exhibition presents an important opportunity to connect with customers and industry partners while showcasing the industrial packaging solutions that continue to support supply chains across global markets. What to expect at Greif booth. Visitors to Greif booth will have the opportunity to explore a broad portfolio of industrial packaging solutions designed to support the evolving needs of industries including chemicals, lubricants, food and beverage, agriculture and more. Featured solutions will include: * Steel and plastic drums designed to deliver reliable performance, product protection and operational efficiency across diverse market applications * Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) engineered to support safety, efficiency and product integrity throughout the supply chain * Small plastic bottles developed for the safe and reliable packaging of liquids and chemical products * Caps, closures and accessories from Tri-Sure designed to help protect packaging integrity and safeguard product contents In addition to the product showcase, visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with the Greif team to discuss industry challenges, operational requirements and packaging solutions tailored to their business needs. With a global network, strong manufacturing footprint and customer-focused approach, Greif remains committed to helping customers improve efficiency, reliability and long-term value across their operations. Greif, Inc. look forward to welcoming customers, partners and industry professionals to its booth at ProPak Asia 2026 and sharing how Greif continues to shape the future of industrial packaging. See you there at Propak Asia 2026!