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
Exhibit leadership skills, develop and apply training skills, use problem-solving abilities to handle situations that may arise in the workplace, motivate and communicate with Packer / Handlers, alert Mold Techs and Shift Supervisor of safety, quality, machine, raw material, packaging, documentation or production concerns
Review the production schedule pro-actively; ensuring machines are running production to customer specifications and by the approved first shot procedure
Change materials and colors as required minimizing scrap and downtime
Start-up, shutdown, adjust for specification injection molding machines and secondary equipment
Respond to quality control personnel by adjusting machines to keep product in spec
Proper use of lock-out/tag-out procedures
Understand all duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor in case of an absence
Coordinate with quality control, maintenance, and supervisor concerning machine operations and any malfunctions
Collect and inspect accurate operator reports that will be given to the Shift Supervisor
Assure all required paperwork is completely filled out on a daily basis; i.e. daily process records, machine cleaning, etc
Communicate with incoming Team Leader detailing problems with molding machines, automation, etc
Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are maintained in the production department
Oversee the starting and stopping of molding machines and related production equipment, ensuring they are operating within safety and process standards
Incoming-Inspect your cell upon arrival and making request of off-going Team Leader in the event issues need to be taken care of to insure a smooth transition
Outgoing-Review the shift happenings with the incoming Team Leader and honor any of their requests to provide a smooth transition
Keep the Shift Supervisor informed of any personnel issues relating to team effectiveness
Provide feedback to department associates concerning their safety and job-related responsibilities
Know and conduct quick start-up and shut-down emergency procedures
Coordinate and give breaks (lunch) to Packer / Handlers
Oversee housekeeping and safety standards in the Molding Department
Any other tasks as assigned
Must be available to work overtime daily as well as weekends and holidays as required to maintain production per Customer requirements
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
Qualifications
Must be able to perform the functions of Packer / Handler or have previous manufacturing experience
Must be able to be on feet (standing, walking) for entire shift, excluding breaks; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and be able to tolerate repetitive hand labor
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Previous manufacturing experience; able and willing to multi-task while paying attention to detail; good communication skills
KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:
Detail-oriented, good communication skills, dependability and schedule flexibility. In addition, this position requires the ability to demonstrate sound judgment regarding work priorities and problem solving.
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