Job Information
Berry Global Forklift Operator in BETTENDORF, Iowa
Overview
Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13billionin revenue for fiscalyear 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over290manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents,and employs over48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com
Responsibilities
PURPOSE:
The Forklift Operator is a middle level position that is responsible for acting in a
safe manner while operating forklifts for production purposes. Position requires
continuous on and off of forklift.
BERRY GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures
Follow OSHA rules and regulations
Monitor quality of product; inspects bottles for defects, inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns
Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene
Willing and able to work overtime when needed
Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others
Follow all Department Procedures and Directives
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for movement of all materials to and from the production department
Safe and effective operation of forklifts, clamp trucks and pallet jacks
Responsible for daily pre-shift forklift checks, including battery changes
Inspect for properly packaged product for shipment to our customers
Must obtain/maintain fork truck certification
Consistently lift boxes that weigh up to 35lbs.
Properly and completely fill out labels and paperwork
Verify correct weights and counts
Construct cardboard boxes from collapsed cartons
Willing and able to work overtime when needed
Must relieve packers for all breaks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
One year of forklift experience or six months as a full-time Berry Inspector/Packer
Must be able to monitor quality of machine output
Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds)
Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Manufacturing experience
High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
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. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/22003/forklift-operator/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location US-IA-BETTENDORF
Job ID 2023-22003
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Manufacturing
Location : Address 2732 62ND STREET COURT
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