SR. MACHINE OPERATOR - Berry : Job Details

Overview About Berry 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, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit Responsibilities Follow and support all Company safety, GMP Maintain a safe work environment by following safety policies Completes daily safety checklists and attend monthly safety meetings. Knows and ensures that all safety checks are made before putting equipment inline. Monitors employee safety, work habits, and PPE use and follow lock-out/tag-out procedures. Knows the Company's quality vision policy and helps to achieve it. Monitors multiple lines while ensuring high standard of output and quality. Maintains quality standards according to specifications and tolerances. Directs packers, Machine Operators and Senior Team Leaders to perform quality inspections. Trained in QAN Root cause/Corrective Action. Maintains correct and proper paperwork. Have a working knowledge of JDE/WebEFF Able to run travelers and schedules out of the JDE system. Knowledge of scanning product into JDE correctly. Maintains production requirements including scrap rates, production rates, line speeds, blends, and weight tolerances. Maintain the pounds per man hour goal by managing team effectively Able to start machines up and make change overs. (Set gussets, thread equipment and make changes to downstream equipment) Maximize equipment efficiencies to meet current MEEF, EFF and YIELD goals. Use knowledge of resins, additives, concentrates, etc. to adjust to changing manufacturing conditions and maximize efficiencies. Get approval for changes to any resin blend changes over 10% in difference from the traveler. Responsible for planning, assigning and directing work to maintain production goals of pounds per man hour. Input downtime and production into the computer for entire shift-Maintain Packing Summary Sheet Prepare work area for relief shift to ensure a successful start Adjust equipment to maximize production, box erectors, tapers, and labeler. Know pallet stacking formations for all orders Ensuring at all pallets are properly labeled and tagged Management of bins-keep bin area organized Maintains housekeeping in areas at all times to 6-S standards. Helps to train employees in job duties from current position to entry level position. Assist maintenance with repairs and equipment reliability. Performs routine equipment repairs. Make minor repairs on equipment and aid in trouble shooting with maintenance technicians. Writes maintenance requests when equipment repairs are beyond training. Completes fork lift inspection before using fork lift at the beginning of each shift. Move packaging materials to the lines as needed or requested. Insures that boxed resins, fillers, or concentrates are staged at lines. Inspects all pallets for accuracy in regards to weight and correct stacking configuration Informs Senior Team Leader of weight variances in finished product. Weighs scrap boxes at the end of each shift or when full and records net pounds. Input downtime and production into the computer for entire shift when working in the Pack Area - Maintain Packing Summary Sheet. Responsible for inspecting trash containers for recyclables before dumping. Return all materials to proper location when changeovers are completed. Check fuel level in fork truck before the end of shift. Participate on teams for quality improvement, cost savings, productivity and safety. Is a team player and exhibits the Gung Ho attitude. All other duties as assigned, including perform job duties from current position to entry level positions Qualifications High School diploma or GED preferred. Experience in a team-work oriented environment a plus. Working knowledge of extrusion/converting equipment and process desired. Must pass fork lift and electric pallet jack training. Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and in small group settings. Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent. Reasoning skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form. Basic PC knowledge 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-LA-MONROE Job ID 2024-25372 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 4611 CENTRAL AVENUE