Overview
Material Handler AM/PM 12 hour shifts
Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Material Handler for Compression Molding is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components, and finished products are efficiently managed throughout the production floor. This role plays a critical part in maintaining workflow, minimizing downtime, and ensuring product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Transport raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods to designated areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
- Ensure molding machines are properly supplied with the required materials to maintain continuous production.
- Measure, weigh, and mix raw materials following specified formulas for the compression molding process.
- Assist in loading and unloading molds, ensuring proper alignment and material distribution.
- Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to supervisors.
- Label and document material movements accurately for inventory tracking.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to support 5S and safety standards.
- Assist operators in machine setup, mold changes, and troubleshooting material-related issues.
- Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Perform quality checks to ensure materials meet required specifications
- Preparation of any special materials that may require manual mixing
- Packaging of finished product and building palletized loads to customers specifications.
- Applying appropriate labels of packaging slips for product identification.
- Grinding of plastic components for the purpose of materials reuse.
- Monitoring and operation of automated packaging equipment to insure proper performance.
Skills:
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills to coordinate with production teams.
Able to work 12hr shift schedule
Berry Global offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance after 30 days of employment
- Company paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Educational reimbursement
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Bi-Annual Bonus
- Perfect Attendance Bonus
- many more benefits...
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade certification is a plus.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or molding environment preferred.
- Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain one).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Physical ability to lift heavy materials, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Basic understanding of inventory management systems and material flow processes.
