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
E-Shift - 11am - 11pm following a 2-2-3 schedule with everyother weekend off
PURPOSE: To assure that all containers and lids are being manufactured and packaged according to Berry Global Quality standards and guidelines in a safe and efficient manner by operating, trouble shooting, documenting and communicating molding conditions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules
- Make appropriate adjustments to machines to affect efficient production levels and document appropriately; respond to QA Techs and understands JDE priorities.
- Start up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands in JDE.
- Process and set up all new molds.
- Maintain cycle times and minimize down time.
- Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.
- Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions
- Maintain foil supply on hot stamp equipment.
- Maintain steady uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to the machines.
- Make resin changes with the correct resin and to the correct machines.
- Inspect scrap and minimize scrap at each machine
- Clean all Molds on all IML machines safely and accurately
- Responsible for changing IML labels, foil, grips and wire on each machine
- Assure all paperwork is completely filled out on a daily basis; i.e. daily process records, machine cleaning, etc.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Responsible for ensuring safety, quality and housekeeping standards are maintained in the production department.
- Documenting any down time on injections sheets, which includes, color changes, etc.
- Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor and the team leaders the supplies needed for each production run, including returning inventory of unused supplies.
- Be knowledgeable of inventory procedures, following product guidelines
- Know and conduct quick start up and shut down emergency procedures.
- Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities;
- Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and
- Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
- Clean under each machine, each shift and properly
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures
- Bend and lift a minimum of 50 pounds safely and repeatedly
- Maintain efficient production levels in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to identify alpha/numeric product codes
- Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of personnel
- Willing to work in a hands-on environment.
- Must be able to work assigned shift including over time when necessary
- Operate successfully independently and in a team environment
KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS - Must exercise some independent judgment and initiative in ensuring proper completion of assigned tasks. Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
