Machine Operator I - Rollstock

Berry Global, inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier is seeking an Operator I to perform routine tasks while learning company policies. The ideal candidate will assist operators and ensure safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of mechanical experience or previous machine operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.
• Assists Operators with extruder start-ups.
• Participates in employee driven teams to address production related issues.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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, acknowledgment, and inclusion. 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

PURPOSE:

As an Operator I, the ideal candidate will learn to do the job and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Follow written procedures and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments of a routine and repetitive nature. Considered an apprentice or trainee. Moderate understanding of the general job aspects and superficial understanding of the technical parts of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Senior Operator, Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in Safety by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; makes entries into the Global Data Center (GDC).
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
• Assists Operators with extruder start-ups. Threads up equipment with film (i.e. winders, folders, bag machines, printers). Threads up the tower with rope.
• Changes the formula percentages on blenders according to the Traveler Report and verifies that the blender makes correct batches. Changes percentage formulas, changes to the new color formula and zeros out the scale blenders. Enables and/or disables hoppers sets fill time (in seconds) for hoppers.
• Identifies when the vacuum pump filter is dirty and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the screen pack is dirty, prepares the screen pack to be changed, and replaces the screen pack with a new one. Identifies when the sock sleeve on stabilizer is worn and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the print plate on printer is worn, replaces it with a new one, and cleans the printer, as necessary.
• Assists in giving breaks to Packers on the lines
• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
• If assigned to Roll Stock, must be capable of becoming forklift certified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma or GED.

Experience: In addition to the educational requirements, 1-2 years of mechanical experience or previous machine operation preferred.

Other desired qualifications: Good communication skills, willingness to ask questions, ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Motivated, energetic, and willing to learn.