Job Information
Berry Global Thermoforming Material Handler in Evansville, Indiana
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 ourwebsite (https://www.berryglobal.com) , or connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/berryglobal) or X. (https://twitter.com/BerryGlobalInc)
Responsibilities
Safety
Ensure personal safety and the safety of fellow employees
Complies with all EHS directives and follows all plant safety rules
Ensures a clean work area on assigned machine/section
Quality
Ensure accuracy of materials being loaded into assigned lines
Ensure accuracy of material labelling in assigned section
Ensure accuracy of material scanning in assigned section
Production
Monitor and make changes as needed to material conveying equipment and notify leadership of changes
Monitor material inventories, do material count, and order material when necessary
Perform daily assigned tasks: materials section, trailer loading/ unloading, resin washer, blend station, and/ or scrap grinder
Work with support groups to troubleshoot and correct material conveying equipment issues
Utilize the JDE system/ truck mounted scanners for material tracking
Operate a fork lift, or electric pallet jack safely and efficiently
Complete material/ color changes efficiently and accurately
Expectations
Safety
Ensure personal safety and the safety of fellow employees
We are leaders in the department and need to lead by example.
Complies with all EHS directives and follows all plant safety rules
This includes following all LOTO, department rules, and filling out all required safety documents
Ensures a clean work area on assigned machine/section
A clean work environment is critical to safety in preventing slips, trips, and falls
Quality
Ensure accuracy of materials being loaded into assigned lines
The quality of the incoming material will directly affect the final part quality, therefore it is crucial that the correct materials are loaded accurately into the lines.
Ensure accuracy of material labelling in assigned section
Materials must be weighed and labelled correctly to ensure the correct material type and amount are recorded
Ensure accuracy of material scanning in assigned section
Materials must be accurately scanned to retain proper records for inventory
Production
Monitor and make changes as needed to material conveying equipment and notify leadership of changes
The material handler will make adjustments to materials systems as prescribed by shift leadership
Monitor material inventories, do material count, and order material when necessary
Material handlers may be asked to daily/ frequent material inventory checks
Perform daily assigned tasks: materials section, trailer loading/ unloading, resin washer, blend station, and/ or scrap grinder
Material handlers will perform various assigned taks, they will be assigned to one or more of the following each shift: materials section, scrap grinder, wash station, resin washer, trailer load/ unload
Work with support groups to troubleshoot and correct material conveying equipment issues
Coordinate maintenance events regarding material systems when material delivery becomes an issue
Utilize the JDE system/ truck mounted scanners for material tracking
Truck mounted DCLink terminals are used to maintain materials inventory
Operate a fork lift, or electric pallet jack safely and efficiently
Must abide by EVV rolling stock policy (EVVSOP- 0494) to ensure safe powered truck operation
Complete material/ color changes efficiently and accurately
When line changeovers occur the material type and or color may need to be changed, it is the role of the material handler to ensure this portion of the changeover goes as proficiently and efficiently as possible
Qualifications
Authorities
Authority to operate a powered industrial truck
Authority to correct improper/ inadequate safety measures, SQF, or GMP
Authority to scrap “in-process” materials
Authority to contact QA to place product on hold
Authority to diagnose equipment and coordinate maintenance efforts with associated support departments
Authority to input data into online data systems
Authority to retrieve paperwork and labels
Authority to operate production line equipment associated with material delivery in thermoforming
Authority to train new-hire material handlers (with experience)
Authority to progressively express concerns up the chain-of-command
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. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/27469/thermoforming-material-handler/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location US-IN-Evansville
Job ID 2025-27469
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Manufacturing
Location : Address 101 Oakley Street, Downtown
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