Location: Madisonville,KY, USA
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. 12 HR Shift: must be able to work either nights or days; 2,2,3 schedule
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain a safe, professional, motivated and positive working environment with department personnel.
* Start-up and Shut-down of extrusion equipment, lamination equipment, slitting equipment, die cutting equipment, and forming equipment.
* Maintain labor efficiency at 100%.
* Oversee the duties of operators.
* Disseminate daily job assignments.
* Ensure proper documentation and accounting of all inventory transactions.
* Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner.
* Record production results in the WebEFF system.
* Notify maintenance if a machine failure occurs.
* Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.
* Any other duties required by the leadership team.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
* High School diploma / GED
* Must have Journeyman certification or be willing to complete apprenticeship program.
* Advanced knowledge of plastic processing equipment and ability to troubleshoot related processes.
* Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Prior production lead experience preferred with good mechanical ability.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate and direct employees
* Able to stand/walk for 7 hours of an 8-hour shift.
* Able to stand/walk for 10 hours of a 12-hour shift.
* Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.
* Ability to climb ladders / steps safely and without assistance.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
* Ability to push/pull loads in excess of 100 pounds occasionally.
* Ability to climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.
* Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic.
* Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and horns on forklifts.
* Verbal communications adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the facility.
* Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
* Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10 - 12 point font at a distance of 12 - 18 inches.
* Ability to work in dusty / smoky environment on an intermittent basis.
* Ability to read micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: - Maintain a safe, professional, motivated and positive working environment with department personnel. - Start-up and Shut-down of extrusion equipment, lamination equipment, slitting equipment, die cutting equipment, and forming equipment. - Maintain labor efficiency at 100%. - Oversee the duties of operators. - Disseminate daily job assignments. - Ensure proper documentation and accounting of all inventory transactions. - Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner. - Record production results in the WebEFF system. - Notify maintenance if a machine failure occurs. - Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements. - Any other duties required by the leadership team.