MACHINE OPERATOR 2ND - D1
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Overview About Berry Harnessing 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 ourwebsite (, or connect with us on LinkedIn ( or X. (Responsibilities Day Shift: 6:45am - 7pm working a 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend off PURPOSE: This position is responsible for monitoring processes, operating equipment, inspecting parts and materials, attaining production goals, and maintaining a clean workplace. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Report to Shift Supervisor. Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals Safely operate equipment in a manner to ensure a maximum product throughput and minimum downtime including clearing & restarting machinery if instructed. Visually inspect & gauge product in production. Ensure proper labeling is completed and required. Report any non-conformances to front line leadership. Correctly complete daily production reports & submit at shift's end, if applicable. Set up of new order labels for daily operations. Feed materials to machines to keep production running Including packaging product if applicable. Read & interpret travelers and work orders Perform routine housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance as assigned/required. Work & perform to ISO standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions Uphold Quality Standards & follow the Absolutes. Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities; Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. Other duties as assigned CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY, QUALITY AND GMP: Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards. Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project startup. Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude. Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting. Uphold Safety Absolutes Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality. Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance. Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team's work. Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance. Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner. Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work. Oversee work to ensure projects are completed. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English Capable of lifting up to 45 lbs. repeatedly Data Entry skills and abilities at a moderate level Basic Computer skills Detail orientated; great eye for detail Pallet Jack Operation; includes manual and electric Lock out/Tag out adherence and training Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime. Previous experience in an assembly operation preferred COMPETENCE AND EXPECTATIONS: Safety Leadership - Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model. Accountability - holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity. Communication - ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal). Engagement - communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities. Team Development - understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning. People Agility - understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm bur fair - consistent. Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict. 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. (Location US-GA-VALDOSTA Job ID 2024-25922 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 2020 STEEDA WAY