Material Handler Grinder

Overview

About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. 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? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X. 

Position Summary

We are looking for an excellent Material Handler to regrind scrap parts and material for recycle or sale and help ensure customer satisfaction and plant efficiency by supporting production, inspection of product and packaging needs throughout the facility.  This awesome Material Handler takes pride in their safety mindset, attention to quality and perfect attendance. This is a high paying job with at a leading global US based company that is dedicated to a creating a safe work environment with opportunities for growth and development. 

Job details: 

Starting Pay:  $19.00/Hr. 

Job Type: Full-time

8 Hour Day Shift 7:00AM - 3:30PM Mon-Fri

May Require Some Weekend OT

Hiring  Bonus: $1,000.00 

Referral Bonus: $1,000.00 

Bi-Annual Bonus Compensation

 

Benefits:

 

Berry offers three insurance plans.

Full medical

Dental 

Vision insurance

Benefits are provided with this position. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

Life insurance

Disability

401k plan with 50% company match up to 6% of contribution.Berry is proud to provide accumulated time off for:

• 11 Holidays 
• Vacation Time
• Personal Days for Perfect Attendance

Additional Benefits:

Steel toe boot annual allowance

Safety Prescription Glasses allowance

Uniforms provided at no cost for the employee

Career advancement opportunities and pay progression available.

Tuition Reimbursement and education growth opportunities

Employee recognition and events

 

Responsibilities

• Make and line Gaylord’s.
• Regrind scrap parts and material
• Properly label Gaylord’s according to material type and record their weight.
• Operate hydraulic dump and keep conveyors running smoothly.
• Keep entire grinder area swept and cleaned.
• Move materials to and from storage areas to manufacturing areas
• Identify and label materials, record location to ensure accurate inventory
• Palletize and record finished goods and prepare for warehouse or shippingOperate metal detector and conveyor system
• Have the ability to plan ahead and stock printing production floor with materials to keep presses running
• Operate electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack
• Use the rail system and be able to update the computer to supply the presses with the correct molded stock
• Housekeeping (sweep replenish area, keep underneath the rail clear, etc.)
• Be able to read and understand the travelers to ensure that the correct molded product is supplied to the printing presses
• Be able to communicate with the techs and group leader about molded product that is needed
• Work with the QC on incorrectly labeled product or labels that do not read (scanners)
• Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor or group leader
• Must Know the Quality Policy and apply it to working practices
• Must be able to work in a team environment and help others as needed
• Must be able to lift and pull up to 35 Lbs.

 

Follow all safety rules, business ethics rules, GMP’s, HACCP Practices and Code of Respect

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to calculate parts requirements.

· Strong organizational skills with ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Ability to stand/walk for 10 consecutive hours.

· Ability to read, write, count and record scrap ma