UTILITY OPERATOR - Military Veterans
at Berry Global
Overview
About BerryAt Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Responsibilities
Convey efficient raw materials supply to and assist the set-up of machinery to produce quality products including materials management for the production lines.
Responsibilities
- Pulls color concentrates
- Returns all concentrates, boxes or cradles to racks or designated storage area
- Maintains segregation and combines Gaylords of concentrates as needed
- Load fanfolds into Pack Size Equipment
- Create boxes on Pack Size equipment
- Glue Regular Slotted Containers (RSC's)
- Stages materials for extruders and packaging
- Remove finished product in a safe and timely manner and replacing needed materials for continuous operation such as pallets, packaging, resins, etc.
- Respond to White stack lights
- Provides breaks for other utility operators and regrind operators
- Performs quality checks every 2 hours
- Cuts cores using chart provided and/or as instructed
- Replenishes core racks and skids
- Sorts and eliminates all short cores
- Gets and creates labels
- Helps with breaks for packer/inspectors whenever needed
- Works a 12 hour day, 3 & 4 days a week (84 hours every two weeks); weekend work is mandatory
- Secure all skids of scrap and remove from production area and organize for reclaim into re-pelletizing process.
- Keep scrap area neat, organized with colored and natural scrap segregated.
- Help core strip change-over scrap off cores when help is needed
Secondary Responsibilities include:- Cleaning label printing area and setup technician racks
- Sweeping setup technician racks, core and label areas
- Material handling racks
- Emptying trash barrels
- Combining cores in racks where possible
- General housekeeping
- Perform all duties of Packer/Inspector II as/when needed
Qualifications
• Basic math skills
• Solid computer skills
• Good English skills; Bilingual a plus
• Experience with blown film extrusion
• Ability to troubleshoot & solve problems
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be punctual; at line on time
Sparks, NV
At Berry, we create innovative packaging solutions that enhance life for people and the planet. Every day, we leverage our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes worldwide. With the strength of our diverse and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with a focus on the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey.
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.
Berry Global Companies Looking to Hire
Berry Global is actively seeking talented individuals to join our diverse team across various locations. We are particularly interested in candidates for roles in maintenance, manufacturing, and leadership functions.
Who We Are Looking For
Berry Global is seeking transitioning military service members, military veterans, and military spouses who bring a strong skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, leadership, and a commitment to the mission of the organization.
Should I Apply?
Berry Global offers team members opportunities for career advancement, a comprehensive benefits package, as well as training and development programs. Our job opportunities are available nationwide, supporting local economies. Our culture emphasizes diversity, safety, team building, community engagement, and employee recognition. If you are ready to advance your career and help the Berry Global team achieve its goals, view our available career opportunities for more information and to apply today!
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Berry Global job posting, you will be redirected to fill out an application on our career page. To be considered for next steps, please complete the application on our career page and ensure you have an updated resume uploaded to your profile. Once Berry Global reviews your resume and you meet the requirements of the position, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule an interview.
How to Win An Interview
- Review the job description for the specific position you are applying for.
- Review the company website. Know our mission and values. What do we do? What are our products?
- Prepare a few questions to ask during your interview.
- Prepare to discuss your military or civilian background and how it relates to the position.