MATERIAL HANDLER - Berry Global
BOWLING GRN, KY
About the Job
Overview
About Berry: 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
In addition to competitive wages, Berry offers the following benefits (and more):
+ 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
+ Profit Sharing Bonus
+ Perfect Attendance Days
+ We offer 12-hour shifts and a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Responsibilities
Summary:As a Material Handler you will be responsible for safely and timely moving raw materials, work in process (WIP), finished goods, and scrap materials on a forklift throughout the facility. A Material Handler is key for the facility to meet production and delivery expectations.
+ Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and plant rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
+ Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
+ Maintain good housekeeping.
+ Supply machines with required and correct materials.
+ Transport finished goods pallets to staging area as directed.
+ Safely operate shrink wrap machines and document alarms or nonconformities as directed.
+ Operate resin handling system including bulk rail car unloading system, silo, bin, storage, and conveying system from bins to machines.
+ Transport nonconforming / rejected product to/from hold areas as required.
+ Collect and move scrap items to the appropriate scrap area.
+ Operate grinder, clear jams, clean grinding area, if applicable.
+ This position requires working night shift (6:45 PM to 7 AM)
Qualifications
+ Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
+ Capable of maintaining an attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.
+ High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
+ Negative drug screen test results.
+ Capable of operating a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) in a safe and cautious manner. Must pass the PIT operator test and obtain a valid Berry PIT license.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/26798/material-handler/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location _US-KY-BOWLING GRN_
Job ID _2024-26798_
Position Type _Regular Full-Time_
Category _Manufacturing_
Location : Address _360 SOUTHWOOD COURT_
About Berry: 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
In addition to competitive wages, Berry offers the following benefits (and more):
+ 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
+ Profit Sharing Bonus
+ Perfect Attendance Days
+ We offer 12-hour shifts and a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Responsibilities
Summary:As a Material Handler you will be responsible for safely and timely moving raw materials, work in process (WIP), finished goods, and scrap materials on a forklift throughout the facility. A Material Handler is key for the facility to meet production and delivery expectations.
+ Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and plant rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
+ Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
+ Maintain good housekeeping.
+ Supply machines with required and correct materials.
+ Transport finished goods pallets to staging area as directed.
+ Safely operate shrink wrap machines and document alarms or nonconformities as directed.
+ Operate resin handling system including bulk rail car unloading system, silo, bin, storage, and conveying system from bins to machines.
+ Transport nonconforming / rejected product to/from hold areas as required.
+ Collect and move scrap items to the appropriate scrap area.
+ Operate grinder, clear jams, clean grinding area, if applicable.
+ This position requires working night shift (6:45 PM to 7 AM)
Qualifications
+ Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
+ Capable of maintaining an attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.
+ High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
+ Negative drug screen test results.
+ Capable of operating a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) in a safe and cautious manner. Must pass the PIT operator test and obtain a valid Berry PIT license.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/26798/material-handler/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location _US-KY-BOWLING GRN_
Job ID _2024-26798_
Position Type _Regular Full-Time_
Category _Manufacturing_
Location : Address _360 SOUTHWOOD COURT_
Source : Berry Global