Material Handler 12 Hour Night Shift

Berry Global, inc; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a role focused on safety and quality assurance. This position involves responding to emergencies, maintaining security protocols, and ensuring that products meet quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to operate machinery safely. Join a company that champions a people-first culture, where your contributions can make a real difference in the workplace and the community.

Qualifications

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and maintaining attendance.
• Must pass PIT operator test and basic skills test.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and maintain security of the facility.
• Prevent nonconforming products from being shipped.
• Suggest improvements to processes and systems.

Skills

Physical mobility

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Job description

Overview

About Berry

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 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. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us onLinkedInorX.

Responsibilities

• Responding to any emergency or potential emergency.
• Security diligence, including maintaining control of personal key cards, preventing unauthorized entry to the facility by non-Berry employees, and proper maintenance / security of Berry information and equipment within your direct responsibility.
• Constant vigilance and participation in Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Production practices.
• Prevent nonconforming product from being shipped to customers.
• Identify and record problems relating to product, processes or quality system.
• Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product or quality systems.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions.
• 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 and 5S.
• 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.

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.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Past experience / proven ability within the specified disciplines.
• 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.
• Capable of passing a written basic skills test with a score of 75% or better.