MOLDING TECHNICIAN - Military Veterans

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.
Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Molding Technician consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Start-up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain steady uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to the machines.
• Maintain foil supply on hot stamping equipment.
• Give breaks to other co-workers within dept. as necessary.
• Adjust and/or repair minor services on axillary equipment and machines. Troubleshoots equipment; determines and recommends appropriate solutions to Maintenance personnel and Shift Supervisor.
• Must communicate with on-coming and off-going Mold Techs to give and receive specific instructions and quality information.

• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws

• Work closely with all department staff to alert Shift Supervisor of any quality issues or conditions.
• Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance personnel concerning machine operations and any malfunctions.
• Will collect and inspect for accuracy the daily production reports and performs data entry as required.
• Will know the duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor and perform some responsibilities when required for position coverage.
• Maintain assigned area free of safety hazard; reports safety issues directly to Shift Supervisor and/or reports in company safety tracking program.
• Production demands may fluctuate and require a flexible schedule including overtime as needed, every effort will be made to give adequate notice while scheduling employee's work schedule.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Preferred 2-4-year college or technical degree

• Must have good mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes preferred

• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities for self, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software (Microsoft products preferred)

• Excellent communication, investigation, coaching and mentoring experience
• Six Sigma training preferred
• Be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and reach to perform necessary job functions.
• Previous skills in operation of forklift, overhead crane, scissor lift and pallet jack.