Automation Process Controls Technician (Night Shift)

Overview

About Berry

Harnessing 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

The primary role of this position is to provide oversight for the Automation systems.

• Report to front line leadership.
• $1.50 additional for night shift differential
• Eligible for profit sharing
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals.
• Recommends tooling and/or machine improvements.
• Responds to alarms and takes corrective action involving quality issues, processing and/or minor machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment repairs.
• Effectively communicate with the shift personnel in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity.
• Communicates with other process technicians, shift supervisors and all technical employees on technical issues.
• Provide oversight for the Automation systems working with Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Provide oversight and support for the IBM vision systems, working with Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock & fumes, airborne particles & toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Perform routine housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance as assigned/required.
• Uphold Safety Absolutes.
• Uphold Quality Standards & follow the Absolutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Contribution to Safety, Quality and GMP

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up.
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
• Uphold Safety Absolutes
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team’s work.
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

Competency and Expectations

• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model.
• Accountability – holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
• Communication – ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal)
• Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
• Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
• People Agility – understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent.
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict.

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including hand agility, climbing, balancing, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Computer experience using JD Edwards, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills with the ability to use rulers, micrometers, calipers & other measuring devices.
• Capable of lifting up to 35lbs periodically.
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including the use of PPE: PPE includes but is not limited to Bump Cap or Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime.
• High School Graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred plus 2-4 years of hands on experience in the operation/set of automated equipment. Or the equivalent of education & experience.
• Previous experience with automated manufacturing systems & continuous improvement.
• Ability to problem solve, collect data, & draw valid conclusions.
• Some travel may be required.
• Negative drug screen results.
• Work in a safe manner.

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