Purpose

Assure efficient manufacturing of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Responsibilities

·         Perform changeovers and completes changeover setup form.

·         Arranges assistance for changeover.

·         Responsible for the cleaning of blenders and other equipment for material changes.

·         Pre-blend and oversee the blending or mixing of resins in off-line as well as on line. 

·         Completes paperwork for production sheet, labor log, scrap sheet and daily functional check sheet.

·         Make sure scrap gets weighed and recorded on shift paperwork or entered into MRP system.

·         Set all secondary equipment (printer, punches, venting, portable winders, etc.) and test functionality to assure proper set-up and operation.

·         Watches for and reacts to stack light alerts.

·         Supports and complies with safety and environmental guidelines.

·         Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain required product quality and/or as identified by Packer/Inspector.

·         Implements Berry incident protocol for medical assistance and applies first aid if trained.

·         Identifies equipment shortfalls and completes maintenance request forms.

·         Closes orders in system when complete.

·         Identifies and strives to meet expected rates or standards of production and notes correct variance code in system.

·         Collects, weighs and documents all scrap; enters in system.

·         Assures that repro is being run into product at predetermined.

·         Bill of Materials adjustments and corrections.

·         Works a 12-hour day, 3 & 4 days a week (84 hours every two weeks); weekend work is mandatory.

·         Maintains housekeeping throughout production area.

·         Helps Team relieve breaks.

·         Performs and document 2-hour quality checks.

·         Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required.

Secondary Responsibilities include:

·         Continue to check run rates.

·         Performs quality checks front to back (resins, silos, computer info., blender settings, etc.).

·         Ensures tools are in proper location.

·         Ensures axillary equipment is in working condition (press, vents V-board, etc.).

·         Ensures the ink room is in proper order.

·         Cleans around extruders and blenders.

·         Documents any maintenance and safety concerns.

·         Perform all duties of a Utility.

Qualifications

·         High school diploma or GED equivalent.

·         2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with extrusion experience preferred.

·         Ability to adhere to Berry’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.

·         Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to read and write to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced.

·     Ability to work independently.

·     Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for 12 or more hours per day or night.

·     Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, and face mask.

·     Ability to handle & resolve problems.

·     Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days or nights, for 12 or more hours.

·     Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.

·     Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

·     Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.

·     Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height.

·     Must be punctual; at line on time.

·     No fear of heights.

·     Can read and follow written and verbal instructions & specifications in English.

·     Ability to read a ruler to 1/8”/tape measure and gauge caliper device.

·         Basic math skills.