Maintenance Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Greif scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 #:
035917 Maintenance Planner (Open)Job Description:
Job Summary
Coordinates and schedules activities in the maintenance area, including corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance, and maintenance planning. Anticipates and eliminates potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and materials, and equipment access. Develops or refines preventive maintenance tasks and schedules as needed. May be responsible for maintaining documentation related to equipment history. Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with long term focus on increased reliability and productivity of the workforce.
- Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g. diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions).
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, discussing issues with the operators, and using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
- Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and machinery is operational.
- Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
- Develops new or refines existing preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
- Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
- Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
- Inventory and vendor management required (ordering materials, maintaining accuracy, quantities, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required
- Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP Systems knowledge required.
- Experience with MaintainX CMMS platform is a plus
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and testing devices to complete job tasks.
- Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience. High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
- Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine and process drawings, with the ability to sketch or alter existing drawings.
- Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.
- Possesses excellent time management skills.
- Skilled in estimating and communicating the labor hours, material requirements, and skills needed to complete a job.
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 range for this position is $29.38 - $50.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between35.00 to45.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.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:
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.