Lead Production Operator - Swing Shift

Purpose

Assure efficient manufacturing of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Ensures efficient manufacturing by managing changeovers, cleaning equipment, documenting production, and maintaining product quality standards.

• Perform changeovers and complete changeover setup form
• Arrange assistance for changeover
• Responsible for cleaning of blenders and other equipment for material changes
• Pre‑blend and oversee the blending or mixing of resins both off‑line and on‑line
• Complete paperwork for production sheet, labor log, scrap sheet, and daily functional check sheet
• Ensure scrap is weighed and recorded on shift paperwork or entered into MRP system
• Set all secondary equipment (printer, punches, venting, portable winders, etc.) and test functionality to assure proper set‑up and operation
• Watch for and react to stack light alerts
• Support and comply with safety, food safety and environmental guidelines
• Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain required product quality and/or as identified by Packer/Inspector
• Implement Berry incident protocol for medical assistance and apply first aid if trained
• Identify equipment shortfalls and complete maintenance request forms
• Close orders in system when complete
• Identify and strive to meet expected rates or production standards, noting correct variance code in system
• Collect, weigh and document all scrap; enter in system
• Assure that repro is being run into product at predetermined levels
• Bill of Materials adjustments and corrections

• Continue to check run rates
• Perform quality checks front‑to‑back (resins, silos, computer info, blender settings, etc.)
• Ensure tools are in proper location
• Ensure auxiliary equipment is in working condition (press, vents, V‑board, etc.)
• Ensure ink room is in proper order
• Cleans around extruders and blenders
• Document maintenance and safety concerns
• Perform all duties of a Utility

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2‑5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with extrusion experience preferred
• Ability to adhere to Berry’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and write to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in warm and cool climates for 8+ hours per day or night
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, goggles, hearing protection, steel‑toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, and face mask
• Ability to handle & resolve problems
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days or nights, for 8+ hours
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must have good vision, eye‑hand coordination, and hearing
• Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height
• Must be punctual; at line on time
• No fear of heights
• Can read and follow written and verbal instructions & specifications in English
• Ability to read a ruler to 1/8”/tape measure and gauge caliper device
• Basic math skills

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• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Well‑being programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)