Packer Operator / Machine Operator (EVCL - Kansas Road Location) - Berry Global, Inc

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 46,000 global employees across more than 265 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information and to join our growing team, visit the careers page of our website berryglobal.com.  

As a Packer Operator / Machine Operator, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and experience in a fast paced, clean manufacturing faclity.  We offer paid training, career growth and stable work schedules.  Experienced and entry level candidates are encouraged to apply.

New starting rate of $18.00/hr for day shift; 6am-6pm.  4 day/3 day work week.  Every other 3 day weekend off.

The Evansville Closures facility (EVCL) on Kansas Road is looking for team members to join our already talented team!  Enjoy the benefits of a smaller facility, short commute and every other weekend off! We are looking for candidates with a teamwork mindset that want an opportunity to grow their career.  Apply now and become part of the Berry family!

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for monitoring machine output, inspecting and packing product in accordance with customer specifications.

Some of the job duties include:

• Having a Safety First mindset!
• Understanding the products we make. Knowing what each product does helps us identify possible defects.
• Verifying the orders we are running are accurate according to the production schedule.  
• Performing visual inspections at the beginning of each shift and at intervals throughout your shift. Notifying a team member if defects are found is critical so they can be corrected.
• Keeping accurate documentation in the computer.
• Assisting other team members in keeping the hoppers supplied with parts.
• Proper packaging and handling of each order per the customer requirements.
• Accurately recording scrap and placing the scrap in the proper containers.
• Assisting in the performance of machine startups, shutdowns and line clearances, and keeping machine downtime to a minimum.
• Keeping your work area clean at all times! 
• Following applicable Food Safety and cGMP policies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Interested applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Good hand/eye coordination or general comfort working around moving parts/machinery.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and to follow verbal or written instructions and techniques.
• Ability to be trained on computer systems.  
• Previous manufacturing experience is helpful!
• Ability to work as part of a team!
• Ability to work in a safe manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to various types of equipment that have vibration. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.