Inspector/Packer

Berry Global, Inc.; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent packaging solutions company in Indiana is seeking an Inspector/Packer to join their team. This entry-level role involves ensuring safety procedures are followed, conducting visual inspections, and properly packaging products. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. Join a dynamic environment where you can contribute to quality control in the packaging industry. Full-time position with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills (written & oral).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions.
• Perform production verifications at the beginning of each shift.
• Inspect parts on conveyor belts and throughout the shift.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. We unpack possibility through innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people, and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times and immediately reporting unsafe working conditions or mechanical safety problems to the Shift Supervisor.
• Understanding the product line. Knowing the function of the product and any potential product defects that can adversely affect the function or application of the product.
• Performing production verifications at the start of an order and each shift.
• Performing the required visual inspections at the beginning of each shift and at the interval specified in the data acquisition software. Immediately notifying the Manufacturing Coordinator if any defects are found.
• Utilizing the data acquisition software to determine which gauging (if necessary) must be performed during the production run to ensure quality standards are met.
• Keeping accurate documentation in the data acquisition software during the production run.
• Inspecting parts on the conveyor belts and in product containers throughout the shift, and performing liner inspections as required.
• If applicable, periodically checking the glue tank level to ensure a proper supply of glue is available to the machine.
• Properly packaging and handling the production per the assigned manufacturing specification.
• Accurately recording scrap and placing the scrap in the proper containers.
• Assisting in the performance of machine startups, shutdowns and line clearances.
• Keeping machine downtime to a minimum.
• Keeping the workstation clean and neat at all times by utilizing good housekeeping practices.
• Participating in Lean and Safety programs.
• Following applicable Food Safety and cGMP policies.
• Assisting in the training of fellow associates.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills (written & oral).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow both written and verbal instructions and techniques.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

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 walk; stand for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch and occasionally required to climb or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Plastics Manufacturing

Contact Information

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry‑leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.