Material Handler / CDL A Driver (Back-Up)

Overview

About BerryHarnessing 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

The Greenville (GREE) Warehouse/Shipping Department is committed to providing high quality products and service that meet our customer’s expectations. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to stage the production floors and move products to locations within the plant or warehouse as necessary. The Truck Driver is responsible safe operation and driving of Berry Plastics equipment to execute the delivery and pickup of goods as directed by Shipping Supervisor.

 

• Serve as backup for CDL-A Driver when other driver is out
• Follow all Company policies as outlined in Handbook
• Follow all Berry GMPs, Safety Absolutes and Safe Working Policies
• Follow all safety and food safety policies
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment. 
• Daily inspection and care of equipment. 
• Follow All Departmental SOPs.
• Communication/Interaction/Support of all departments. 
• Work Overtime as assigned. 
• Locate material into inventory per MEP.
• Cycle Count and Pull material from inventory for work orders. 
• Load/Unload/Relocate material as needed per Inventory/Production/Shipping/Quality Control requirements. 
• Accurate and legible completion of all required paperwork. 
• Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Operate dock equipment, correct, or report any issue identified.
• Comply with receiving of any material (raw materials, packaging materials, office supplies, production supplies, maintenance supplies and others).
• Assist/support all warehouse personnel. 
• Verify, identify, and inspect a variety of incoming materials, supplies, and finished goods from operations.
• Responsible for various inventory transactions using barcode scanner and/or computer system.
• Understanding of shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, customers’ special instructions.
• Warehousing (moving product to maximize usage of warehouse space)
• Trouble shoot any material problems including inventory discrepancies, freight damage, contamination, packaging, or handling issues.
• Responsible for ongoing development of a team member’s environment.
• Have an understanding of the correlation between production and warehouse finished goods, fixing any issues with the pounds and scanning orders.
• Responsible for quality control of pallets, cores, cradles, boxes, other packaging materials received by shipping - no damage product received.
• Comply with all driver requirements in driver manual.
• Maintain all safety aspects and operation of vehicle.
• Conform to all Federal and State regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent training
• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must complete training to obtain Berry issued forklift license
• Possess basic computer skills
• Possess basic math skills
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; able to bend and reach overhead; stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours
• Able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess valid Commercial Drivers License.
• Ability to exert 100 to 125 pounds of force to move carton pallets with pallet jack and various materials on pickup or deliveries.
• Two years over the road operation of tractor/trailer with CDL (multi-state).
• Must have no more than one traffic violation and no at fault accidents on driving record
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions and to perform simple arithmetical calculations.
• Must follow all plant level GMP's to prevent contamination of product.
• Must complete all job specific training as well as on the job training and yearly refresher training.

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