Overview
Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 240 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. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Responsibilities
Responsible for accurately weighing boxes of scrap, recording weights and grinding scrap.
Grinder Operator must insure a quality regrind product is being produced by separating different polymers, making sure all handles and gaskets have been removed and recording regrind totals for each shift. Grinder Operator will be responsible to bring scrap from production area to shredder/grinder. Must monitor granulator for proper operation and report any problems to Quality Manager.
Grinder Operator must maintain good housekeeping in Grinder and Scrap Area.
The Grinder Operator is required to be versed in plant safety procedures such as: Hazard Communication Program (Material Safety Data Sheets), proper lifting and bending procedures, accident prevention, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, basic electrical safety, plant evacuation routes, and the safety concerns of co-workers & visitors.
The Grinder Operator must follow Shredder-Grinder work instructions FTIN WI-00150/8 that can be found posted on the wall in the Grinder area.
Qualifications
Capable of identifying product and product codes and separating different polymers.
Must know how to safely operate tools and equipment to perform job.
Forklift certified and ability to maneuver hand truck carrying gaylord of scrap weighing over 1,000 lbs.
Good hand and eye coordination is essential.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 30 pounds safely.
Ability to intermittently bend, climb, twist, crouch, reach, and lower.
Verbal communication skills and minimum writing skills are required to transfer and to interpret the explanation of problems and to receive and understand work assignments.
KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
Commitment to Task: Must be able to accomplish task(s) with little or no supervision.
