MACHINE OPERATOR/PACKER - Berry : Job Details

Overview About Berry 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 over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 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, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Responsibilities Primary Function : The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic including line start-ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging and palletizing of finished product. Essential Functions : Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to insure good quality products based on Customer specifications found on Traveler (work order) Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets Package product per routing notes and any other order instructions checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines Continuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of any debris or obstructions Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift Supervisor Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non-conformities to the shift supervisor for correction Job duties may change as directed by supervisor Safety Commitment : Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety. Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others. Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event Understands and actively participates in the company's EHS policy, goals, and objectives Additional Responsibilities : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists Ability to speak effectively with Managers, co-workers or before groups of co-workers, Supervisors or others within the company Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor Mandatory participation of safety programs and training Attend meetings as scheduled Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) Able to operate a pallet jack Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others Able to climb towers to thread up lines Possess good written and verbal communications skills Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production To ask questions to prevent errors or clarification Can work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment Work Environment: This position requires that the employee be able to work: Outdoors 1/3 of the time or less Near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time High or precarious places 1/3 of the time or less Near electrical components 1/3 of the time or less Near vibrating equipment and tools 1/3 of the time or less Fumes from equipment or airborne 1/3 of the time or less particles Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 of the time or less Extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less Extreme cold (non-weather) None Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less Loud environments (equipment operation) 1/3 of the time or less Essential Physical Requirements: Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product for as much as 100% of workday Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday Must be able to assist with set-ups and mechanical repairs which can require Standing for as much as 100% of workday Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday Talking to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday Hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday The employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (Location US-OK-PRYOR Job ID 2024-23166 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 1 STRETCH FILM WAY