Packaging Associate

Location: Cowpens

Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. As a result of continued growth Bericap SC, LLC has a full-time, hourly openings for Packagining Associate reporting to the Production Supervisor.

The Packaging Associates are responsible for performing functions that support the overall manufacturing operations and other related activities that are necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ensures that all work undertaken is carried out safely and without injury

Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed at all times (no jewelry, cell phone, nicotine in any form, etc.)Ensures that all food safety issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor

Housekeeping duties performed throughout the shift

Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted and while standing/walking for duration of shift

Dispose of scrap into proper containers

Initiates corrective action for non-conformances

Identify Opportunities for Improvement and enter into See It, Sort It, Report It system

Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE as required

Flexible to quickly adapt to learning new tasks, moving to new areas to meet changing customer demands

Duties as assigned per Production Supervisor Material Handler Functions Empty scrap bins at vision system as necessary

Correct pallets that may need to be repackaged from bags falling in Ensure all corrugate is removed from the floor

Interpretation of production schedulesOPS Tracker entries

Start/Stop PSG and answer alarms

Empty trash for all lines

Maintaining material supplies to machines

Packaging and labeling of WIP/Finished Goods Stretch wrapping and storage of product

Dispose of scrap into proper containers

Skills

Basic math skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Material handling equipment including manual pallet jacks

Basic computer skills

Experience

Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience in preferred

Education

High school diploma is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insuranceFSA and Dependent Care Accounts Company paid short term, long term and life insurance
401(k) plans with company matching contributions

Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Program Perfect Attendance Awards Employee Fitness Reimbursement About Bericap Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. In North America, Bericap is privately owned by the Bericap Group. Bericap’s plastic closures incorporate tamper evidency, sealing features, pouring features, and are backed by our R & D centers in the U.S. and Europe.

Bericap produces more than 91 billion closures annually with 26 plants operating in 21 countries and employs more than 4,000 people. The quality of people is the one element that distinguishes one company from others;
Bericap recognizes that it is the total sum of its employees' talent and professionalism that is responsible for its success. For this reason, the Company makes every effort to attract the finest professionals, nurture their growth, and place their capabilities at the service of its customers.

Bericap SC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

You should be proficient in:

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Packaging Experience Meets

Physical Requirements Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Manual Pallet Jack Machines & technologies you'll use:

Packaging Machines Wrapping Machines Box Folding Machine