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Hourly Rate upto $30 plus $2.00 Shift Dif

PURPOSE:

As a Lead Operator in the Sioux Falls production plant, you will be responsible for managing a section of the production floor.  These responsibilities include setting up, running and adjusting manufacturing equipment to produce quality plastic film and bag products.  In addition, you will train employees, direct and assign work, address complaints, and promote a safe working environment.  You will report to a Department Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.  Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager.  Acts as a role model for Safety on shift.  Participates in Safety by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; makes entries into the Global Data Center (GDC).
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards.  May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
• Manages and assists Operators with extruder start-ups.  Threads up equipment with film (i.e. winders, folders, bag machines, printers).  Threads up the tower with rope. Handles complex tasks.
• Changes the formula percentages on blenders according to the Traveler Report and verifies that the blender makes correct batches.  Changes percentage formulas, changes to the new color formula and zeros out the scale blenders. Enables and/or disables hoppers sets fill time (in seconds) for hoppers.
• Identifies when the vacuum pump filter is dirty and replaces it with a new one.  Identifies when the screen pack is dirty, prepares the screen pack to be changed, and replaces the screen pack with a new one. Identifies when the sock sleeve on stabilizer is worn and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the print plate on printer is worn, replaces it with a new one, and cleans the printer, as necessary.
• Trains team members.
• Assists in giving breaks to  Packers on the lines
• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
• Work with maintenance personnel to troubleshoot and complete minor repairs
• Manage a section of up to 6 employees- training, directing work, problem resolution, etc.
• Perform quality checks
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education- knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Three - Five years’ experience working in a manufacturing related field
• One - two years leading employees
• Ability to operator a fork lift, use hand tools and measuring instruments
• Knowledge of resin blends
• Experience operating an extruder and air rings
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the company including
• Ability to read and understand work orders
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to train team members

Berry Global offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance after 30 days of employment
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Educational reimbursement
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Perfect Attendance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.