The Inspector/Packer position is an entry level position that is responsible for acting in a safe manner, while inspecting, packaging, and labeling finished goods. This position requires continuous standing, reaching and grabbing during 12 hour shifts.

BERRY GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Follow OSHA rules and regulations
• Monitor quality of product; inspects bottles for defects, inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns
• Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene
• Willing and able to work overtime when needed
• Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
• Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others
• Follow all Department Procedures and Directives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly seal, label and stack cartons of finished product
• Palletizes boxes weighing up to 35 lbs, band/utilizes pallet banders, moves pallets to staging area, operates pallet jack as required and trained
• Hand pack bottles according to written instructions
• Basic entry level operation of packing equipment
• Clear product jams as needed and trained
• Ensure needed packaging supplies and labels are in production area
• Performs basic housekeeping/5S; sweep, clean and wipe down machinery, maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Consistently lift boxes that weigh up to 35lbs.
• Properly and completely fill out labels and paperwork
• Verify correct weights and counts
• Stand for up to 12 hours a day packing bottles in cartons
• Construct cardboard boxes from collapsed cartons
• Willing and able to work overtime when needed
• All other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY:

• Stop Work
• Put product on hold for quality issues

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be able to monitor quality of machine output
• Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds)
• Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
• Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives
• Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Manufacturing experience
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent