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
PURPOSE:
The Forklift Operator is a middle level position that is responsible for acting in a
safe manner while operating forklifts for production purposes. Position requires
continuous on and off of forklift.
BERRY GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures
- Follow OSHA rules and regulations
- Monitor quality of product; inspects bottles for defects, inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns
- Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene
- Willing and able to work overtime when needed
- Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
- Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others
- Follow all Department Procedures and Directives
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for movement of all materials to and from the production department
- Safe and effective operation of forklifts, clamp trucks and pallet jacks
- Responsible for daily pre-shift forklift checks, including battery changes
- Inspect for properly packaged product for shipment to our customers
- Must obtain/maintain fork truck certification
- Consistently lift boxes that weigh up to 35lbs.
- Properly and completely fill out labels and paperwork
- Verify correct weights and counts
- Construct cardboard boxes from collapsed cartons
- Willing and able to work overtime when needed
- Must relieve packers for all breaks
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
- One year of forklift experience or six months as a full-time Berry Inspector/Packer
- Must be able to monitor quality of machine output
- Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds)
- Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
- Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Manufacturing experience
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
