Material Handler (Warehouse)

Berry Global; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 240+ 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. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

The Material Handler reports to the Logistics Manager

Responsibilities:

• Move and stage work in process, completed products, and raw materials within the shipping and receiving department.
• Move and stage work in process, completed products, and raw materials within the printing and converting departments.
• Handle, process, and dispose of scrap materials within the Printing and Converting Departments.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Organize all products, raw materials, and remove scrap in and around the production area.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Report maintenance issues, quality concerns, housekeeping, safety, or production issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and other documents.
• Must pass an eye exam to distinguish color tones.
• Capable of understanding and executing oral and written instructions; request clarification when needed.
• Effective communication skills with co-workers, supervisors, and others.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to keep up with moderate-speed production machines.
• Manual dexterity with exposure to arm, wrist, and back fatigue.
• Frequent use of arms, hands, and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, and squeeze.
• Ability to bend, lift up to 50 pounds, pull, drag sheets, and organize products.
• Stand for approximately 4 hours and walk frequently in the production area.
• Routine stretching and reaching to reprocess discarded plastic.
• Climb stairs, operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other lifting equipment.

Work Environment

This position requires the employee to:

• Work around moving mechanical parts.
• Operate in a noise environment that is moderate to very loud.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Adapt to temperature variances, including extreme heat and cold.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Up to 24 months of related experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.