Berry Global: At Berry, we are committed to our mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect what’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue, we are a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. We operate over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employ over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry?

Are you looking for an inclusive organization with a fast-paced environment? We work with many of the world’s leading brands to bring them value-added protection solutions. We foster an environment of team players who embrace our strong ties to the communities in which we work and serve. Become part of a place where your work is valued. Join our growing team today.

PURPOSE

The Forklift Operator moves material, supplies and finished goods to designated areas utilizing a sit-down forklift and loads product onto trailers according to all Berry Global ISO and other established program requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pulls, loads and moves merchandise according to pick/load sheets ad all documents specific to each type of merchandise.
• Uses equipment appropriate to each type of movement.
• Will perform cycle counting, re-packaging of product and inventory consolidation duties.
• Assists in physical inventories
• Will perform daily cleaning assignments in the warehouse.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Berry, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous forklift operation (sit-down preferred)
• Previous warehouse experience in loading/unloading trucks
• Ability to do functional math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and division)
• Experience working with; inventories, pick sheets, shipping and/or receiving of product
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to perform certain tasks such as lifting, working 12 hour rotating shifts, and operate in a non-climate controlled facility

• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Berry’s guidelines including wearing PPE in designated areas.
• Visually inspects warehouse area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, and adherence to policies and maintains compliance with OSHA and company housekeeping rules.
• Employee is required to wear safety glasses at all times while operating forklift.

EXPERIENCE

H.S. graduate or equivalent and previous forklift operation.  Previous warehouse experience in loading and unloading trucks in addition to experience in doing inventories, pick sheets, shipping and/or receiving. Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to do functional math; i.e. adding, subtracting, multiplying and division.

SAFETY

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Berry’s guidelines.  Visually inspects production area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, adherence to policies and maintains a clean work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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 can lift and average of 35 lbs to handle product as needed which can vary from occasionally to frequently depending on volume and work assignment.  May at times be required to lift up to 65 lbs. if necessary, on occasion.  May at times need to climb and descend stairs. The employee routinely stands walks the warehouse area to check production and consult with other employees. The employees routinely step up 1½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift. Employee routinely twists to look back as routinely drives forklift in reverse direction. Operation of pallet jacks, lifting equipment and driving the forklift are essential to job responsibilities.  Employee generally works an eight (8) hours shift with overtime as needed.  Employee is required to wear safety glasses at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The 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 constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.  An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment. The employee is continuously exposed to temperature variances, extreme heat during the Spring and Summer and cold temperatures during the Winter.

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