Forklift Operator

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.  Job Summary:  We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator who will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks and trailers, warehouse material and optimizes loads to ensure operational efficiency.  This excellent Forklift Operator takes pride in his safety mindset, organization skills and perfect attendance record. 

Job details: 

Starting pay range: $21.00/Hr

8-Hour Day 1st  7:00AM-3:30PM Monday thru Friday

12-Hour Day Shift  6:55AM - 7:00PM  (2,2,3,2 schedule)

12-Hour Day Night 6:55PM - 7:00AM  (2,2,3,2 schedule)

Plus $2.00/Hr. Night Shift Differential

Hiring Bonus: $1,000.00 

Referral Bonus: $1,000.00 

Bi-Annual Bonus Compensation

 

Benefits:

Berry offers three insurance plans. Full medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. We also offer life insurance, disability and 401k plan with 50% company match up to 6% of contribution.Berry is proud to provide accumulated time off for:

• 11 Holidays 
• Vacation Time
• Personal Days for Perfect Attendance

Additional Benefits:

Steel toe boot annual allowance

Safety Prescription Glasses allowance

Uniforms provided at no cost for the employee

Career advancement opportunities and pay progression available and more.

Responsibilities

• Operates sit down forklifts to load and unload shipments of product and receive incoming raw materials.
• Complete all necessary paperwork associated with the shipping and receiving of product.
• Assist in the maintaining of accurate inventory records by means of physical inventories using DC-link and use of the (JDE – System).
• Provide support for production, printing and QA departments (unprinted stock, color, cardboard, bins, bags, skids, gaylord’s, product on hold and product audits).
• Ensures safety guidelines are followed at all times.
• Uses RF Scanner proficiently
• Supports and participipates in inventory cycle counting as needed

Qualifications

· Ability to calculate parts requirements.

· Strong organizational skills with ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Ability to sit/stand/walk for 12 consecutive hours

· Ability to read, write, count and record in quality, production, warehouse invetory and records.

· Ability to use hands to grasp, grip and manipulate boxes and product to inspect and pack 

· Ability to work with and around heavy machinery and equipment

· Minimal lifting capabilities of 55 lbs.

 

 

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Requires Forklift Operator Certificate (Berry Plastics internal training).

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

 

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