DRIVER/FORKLIFT DRIVER Details

DRIVER/FORKLIFT DRIVER

Berry Global, inc - Bowling Green, KY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: Berry Global 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 berryglobal.comResponsibilities: Safely transports product between plant and warehouse. Also moves finished goods and supplies to designated areas ensuring all associated documentation is accurately filled out and properly submitted.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• FACILITY:

After successful completion of initial probation period and demonstrated competency as a CDL Driver, with minimal supervision, will be able to:

• Fulfill all DOT requirements as prescribed.
• Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a Forklift Operator.
• Provide assistance in the training of Forklift Operators
• Verify accuracy of shipping documentation both for carrier, and customer.
• Perform cycle counting as assigned.
• Perform consolidation efforts.
• Validate pick pack and staged orders.
• Ensure trailers are properly loaded with respect to stability and weight distribution of the finished product.
• Ensure trailers are braced when disconnected from tractor and placed in a dock door.
• Perform daily inspections of transportation equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of site yards, performing yard-checks.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards as prescribed.
• Be willing and capable to work an 8 or 12 hour shift schedule, which could include weekdays, weekends, days and or night shifts.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by management

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  OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Must be able to read, write and understand English; being bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and Logistic Managers/Supervisors. Follow verbal and written instructions.

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  HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Adhere to safety policies and procedures in compliance with company guidelines. Visually inspects warehouse area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, and adherence to policies and maintains compliance with housekeeping rules.
Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Be a H.S. graduate and have previous forklift experience along with valid CDL license. Be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
LANGUAGE SKILLSRead, write, understand and communicate in English; ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to do functional math: (i.e. add, subtract, multiply and divide).
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Manual dexterity required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue. The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze. The employee routinely bends and lifts up to 50 pounds and climbs/descends stairs. The employee stands approximately 2 hours and routinely walks the warehouse area to check production and consult with other employees. The employee routinely steps up 1 ½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift. Operation of pallet jacks, lifting equipment and driving the forklift are essential to job responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, palletized product in excess of 1,000 pounds stored in rack and floor locations, and loading/offloading operations of trailers and containers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud. The employee is continuously exposed to temperature variances from extreme heat during the summer to extreme cold during the winter. An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment.