Injection Operator - Bericap Manufacturing - USA

Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. As a result of continued growth Bericap SC, LLC has a full-time, hourly openings for Injection Operators reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Ensures that all work undertaken is carried out safely and without injury
• Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed at all times (no jewelry, cell phone, nicotine in any form, etc.)
• Ensures that all food safety issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor
• Housekeeping duties performed throughout the shift
• Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted and while standing/walking for duration of shift
• Dispose of scrap into proper containers
• Initiates corrective action for non-conformances
• Identify Opportunities for Improvement and enter into See It, Sort It, Report It system
• Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE as required
• Flexible to quickly adapt to learning new tasks, moving to new areas to meet changing customer demands
• Duties as assigned per Production Supervisor

Injection Operator Functions

• Startup/ shut down of injection machines
• Ensure machines are running as per production schedule
• Responding to machine alarms
• Complete quality checks (bingo trays, visuals, perform checks)
• Documentation of quality checks at set intervals
• Documentation of production paperwork
• Documentation of process adjustments
• Packaging and tagging of product
• Troubleshooting of process and accessory equipment
• Preventative maintenance of molds as prescribed
• Daily and weekly sanitizing of machines and molds
• Changeover of machines for different products  Issuing work orders for machine, mold and safety issues
• Document machine issues via document management system (OPS tracker)
• Lines set up and verified per the document management system (Docushare)
• Documentation of master cleaning schedules
• Documentation of cleaning, housekeeping in SPC
• Collection of plant scrap at the end of shift or as necessary during shift; weight and enter into system
• Color Changes (Plastracm Movacolor and Wittman)

Skills

• Basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Experience

Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience in injection molding required

Education

High school diploma is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid short term, long term and life insurance
• 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Perfect Attendance Awards
• Employee Fitness Reimbursement

About Bericap

Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. In North America, Bericap is jointly owned by Amcor and the Bericap Group. Bericap’s plastic closures incorporate tamper evidency, sealing features, pouring features, and are backed by our R & D centers in the U.S. and Europe.

Bericap produces more than 91 billion closures annually with 26 plants operating in 21 countries and employs more than 4,000 people. The quality of people is the one element that distinguishes one company from others; Bericap recognizes that it is the total sum of its employees' talent and professionalism that is responsible for its success. For this reason, the Company makes every effort to attract the finest professionals, nurture their growth, and place their capabilities at the service of its customers.

Bericap SC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine (Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Arburg, Nissei)