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The primary duties and responsibilities of the Relief Operator 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 Supervisor of any quality issues or reject conditions. Timely response to quality issues is key to this position.
• Coordinate and give breaks to Packer/Handlers.
• Responsible for maintaining production supplies such as bags, gaskets, handles, labels, tray packs, and TPI’s.
• Part handling requirements include inspections, trimming, hot stamping, handle installation, gasket installation, and packing per instructions. Inspection of product, verification of pull-apart, stacking product onto tray packs, labeling and documentation of finished product and transfer from presses to staging for shrink wrap. 
• Notify the Shift Supervisor or Quality Assurance 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.
• Work effectively as a team member, and communicate any immediate concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure all reports or documentation is completed timely and properly.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, stacking, banding and wrapping of handles for shipment.
• Communicate with Packer/Handlers as to what production goals are expected of machines to ensure shipments are met on time.
• Responsible for helping supply raw materials to the Packer/Handlers.
• Responsible for the removal of trash and recyclable goods throughout and at the end of each shift.
• Technical understanding of process and raw materials used; must have all materials required for production at each work-station when needed.
• Exhibit leadership and management skills.
• Assist in training of associates.
• Responsible for quality inspection requirements on each machine.
• Follow proper packaging procedures for product to ensure damage does not occur through shipping.
• Responsible for proper labeling of product being packaged for shipment.
• Informed as to what production is expected of a handle machine to ensure production goals are met.
• Various other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently lift, bend, and reach to perform necessary job functions.
• Must be able to keep-up with the fast-paced production cycles.
• Position requires agility and consistent attention to detail.
• Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holiday and over-time.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills--verbal and written; ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment; displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.