The primary duties and responsibilities of the Packer/Handler consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
- 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.
- Responsible for housekeeping within working area of assigned machine.
- Assist with training associates as needed.
- Various other duties as assigned.