Overview
About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.
Responsibilities
THIS POSITION HAS FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION SUMMARY
The Mold Tech will report to the Shift Supervisor any special instructions to ensure production is operating and quality standards are being maintained. The Mold Tech will lead by exampole and will perform supervisory tasks such as designating Packer/Handlers and other team members to proper locations to meet production schedules. In performing these respoonsibilities, associates are to work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. The Mold Tech works with the Shift Supervisor to operate, troubleshoot, document, and communicate on all equipment that is not performing within specifications.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules
Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used
Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems
Start up machines and monitor quality at start up
Make appropriate adjustments to machine to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately
Respond to QA Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards
Oversee proper packaging procedures
Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands
Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems
Use proper Lockout/Tagout procedures
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions
Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers
Be able to do the packer/handler job to assist with relief of breaks
Assist with material handling
Keep the floor stocked with matrials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc...)
Maintain a safe working enviroment
Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be contrued as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Will need to cover for the supervisor in his absence
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints by taking to supervisor to resolve problems
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes to include mold set-ups, trouble shooting and exposure to maintenance problems
Maintain efficient production levels in a fast-paced enviroment
Must be able to identify alpha/numeric product codes
Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and practices
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence
Write simple correspondence
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions
Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations
Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results
Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal/external customers; listen well
Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery
Ethics/Social Behavior: Understands and integrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors
Flexibility/Adaptability: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information
Organization of work/Attention to detail: Arranges and prioritized activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals
Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options
Professional/Job/Business Knowledge: Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job
Quality/CIP: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
Teamwork/Networking: Effectively works with others within and outside department
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
See Training Matrix
