PACKER/HANDLER -1st Shift

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.com Responsibilities: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the Packer/Handler consist
of, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits

professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.

• Work in a professional manner with other associates.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Inspect product to insure quality; set aside product that is below quality standards.
• Work closely with Leads and alert the Team Leader or Supervisor of any quality issues or

reject conditions. Timely response to quality issues is key to this position.

• Notify the Team Leader of any safety, machinery, raw material, quality, preventive

maintenance, emergency maintenance, packaging or documentation concerns.

• Document information correctly on the reports for production and any downtime.
• Complete assembly of product by installing gaskets in lids and handles in containers as

required while keeping up with the production machines cycles.

• Flame containers and lids when required.
• Stack and pack product per instructions that vary with different customers and orders.
• Prepare proper product identification and/or packaging labels.
• Assist with material handling and other tasks as needed.
• When the machine experiences an interruption in production, utilize time to clean up oil,

sweep, mop, make boxes or other tasks that may be assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in fast-paced production environment is highly preferred.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects,

tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50

pounds.

• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to:

Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets,
Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.

• Must be able to frequently lift, bend, and reach to perform necessary job functions.
• Must be able to keep-up with the fast-paced production cycles.
• Position requires agility and consistent attention to detail.
• Able to tolerate constant repetition.
• Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holiday and over-time.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills-verbal and written; ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment; displaying ability to work and

deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment