RELIEF OPERATOR

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

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Relief Operator consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Work in a professional manner with other associates.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Inspect product to insure quality; set aside product that is below quality standards.
• Work closely with Supervisor of any quality issues or reject conditions. Timely response to quality issues is key to this position.
• Coordinate and give breaks to Packer/Handlers.
• Responsible for maintaining production supplies such as bags, gaskets, handles, labels, tray packs, and TPI’s.
• Part handling requirements include inspections, trimming, hot stamping, handle installation, gasket installation, and packing per instructions. Inspection of product, verification of pull-apart, stacking product onto tray packs, labeling and documentation of finished product and transfer from presses to staging for shrink wrap. 
• Notify the Shift Supervisor or Quality Assurance of any safety, machinery, raw material, quality, preventive maintenance, emergency maintenance, packaging or documentation concerns.
• Document information correctly on the reports for production and any downtime.
• Work effectively as a team member, and communicate any immediate concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure all reports or documentation is completed timely and properly.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, stacking, banding and wrapping of handles for shipment.
• Communicate with Packer/Handlers as to what production goals are expected of machines to ensure shipments are met on time.
• Responsible for helping supply raw materials to the Packer/Handlers.
• Responsible for the removal of trash and recyclable goods throughout and at the end of each shift.
• Technical understanding of process and raw materials used; must have all materials required for production at each work-station when needed.
• Exhibit leadership and management skills.
• Assist in training of associates.
• Responsible for quality inspection requirements on each machine.
• Follow proper packaging procedures for product to ensure damage does not occur through shipping.
• Responsible for proper labeling of product being packaged for shipment.
• Informed as to what production is expected of a handle machine to ensure production goals are met.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently lift, bend, and reach to perform necessary job functions.
• Must be able to keep-up with the fast-paced production cycles.
• Position requires agility and consistent attention to detail.
• Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holiday and over-time.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills--verbal and written; ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment; displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.