SHUTTLE DRIVER/MATERIAL HANDLER - 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

Fill out daily trailer log for movement tracking purposes.

• Supply trailers for plant/warehouse locations and perform all material handler functions

• Take loaded trailers to outside warehouse.

• Spot carrier trailers and Berry trailers as requested.

• Take empty trailers from outside warehouses to main plant.

• Take trailers from docks as requested.

• Fuel trucks as needed.

• Keep truck in safe working order.

• Fill out tractor inspection sheet.

• Track trailer and tractor maintenance

• Report any unsafe or potential unsafe conditions.

• Ensure all equipment is being maintained and kept clean.

• Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns.

• To move raw material, WIP, and finished goods physically and account for these transactions in the JDE inventory system.

• Replenish raw materials in staging areas as production demands require.

• Load trailers with finished goods and scrap material.

• Operate shrink wrap machine as needed.

• Safely move product via forklift to and from production areas.

• Stock production department with supplies (Tape, PE Bags, corrugate, etc.).

• Receive and deliver all LTL incoming product and packages.

• Inspect incoming product and packages for damage and report findings to warehouse group leader.

• Use hand held or truck mounted terminals to control warehouse inventory.

• Perform daily maintenance checks on forklifts.

• Communicate and cooperate with other employees in a positive and constructive manner.

• Keep warehouse clean and organized and remove unused items from production floor.

• Report potential warehouse hazards to department group leader or manager.

• Attend department meetings.

• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

• Any other duties as assigned by department manager, warehouse group leader, or plant manager.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Able to climb on and off forklift safely without assistance, minimum six times per hour.

• Lift and move up to 65 pounds manually.

• Requires good peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

• Class A CDL required and verifiable experience, and a safe driving record.

• Valid DOT Physical.

• Requires sitting, standing and climbing.

• Must be able to drive truck in safe and professional manner.

• Ability to work in extremes of heat/cold

• Verbal communications adequate to use a radio or paging system to contact co-workers in other areas of the complex

• Knowledge of computers and proven ability to apply that knowledge.

• Prior warehouse experience preferred