Material Handler

Berry Global is a leading manufacturer of innovative products with a focus on the circular economy. Our diverse team of 40,000+ employees across 250 global locations develops, designs, and manufactures products that make a positive impact on the world.

We believe in the power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives. Our people-first culture cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, driving our collective strengths to achieve greater success for our company, people, and planet.

We are seeking a highly skilled Material Handler to join our Thermoforming team. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient handling of materials throughout the production process.

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of fellow employees by following all EHS directives and plant safety rules.
• Monitor and make changes as needed to material conveying equipment and notify leadership of changes.
• Work with support groups to troubleshoot and correct material conveying equipment issues.
• Utilize the JDE system and truck-mounted scanners for material tracking.
• Operate a fork lift or electric pallet jack safely and efficiently.
• Complete material/color changes efficiently and accurately.

• 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).

Berry Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.