Purpose

Convey raw material supplies to and assist the set-up of machinery to assure efficient manufacturing quality product that meets or exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities

·         Pulls color concentrates and place it behind assigned extruder line.

·         Returns all concentrates, boxes or cradles to racks or designated storage area.

·         Maintains segregation and combines Gaylords of concentrates as needed.

·         Load fanfolds into Pack Size Equipment.

·         Create boxes on Pack Size equipment.

·         Glue Regular Slotted Containers (RSC’s).

·         Stages materials for extruders and packaging.

·         Remove finished product in a safe and timely manner and replacing needed materials for continuous operation such as pallets, packaging, resins, etc.

·         Help relieves for breaks.

·         Performs quality checks every 2 hours.

·         Cuts cores using Traveler/BOM provided and/or as instructed.

·         Replenishes core racks and skids.

·         Sorts and eliminates all short cores.

·         Print and creates labels per Traveler/BOM.

·         Secure all skids of scrap and remove from production area and organize for reclaim into re-pelletizing process.

·         Keep scrap area neat, organized with colored, chunks, scrap resin, and natural scrap segregated.

·         Help core strip change-over scrap off cores when help is needed.

·         Documents any maintenance and safety concerns.

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

·         Secondary Responsibilities include:

·         Help assists with changeovers.

·         Help clean around extruders and blenders.

·         Emptying trash barrels.

·         Ensures the ink room is in proper order.

·         Help clean around extruders and blenders.

·         Perform all duties of Packer/Inspector II as/when needed.

·         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.