Material Handler - Day (A Shift)

**Overview** **About Berry** Harnessing 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 Twitter. **Responsibilities** The primary role of the material handler position is to distribute materials throughout the production floor, scanning product, and moving it to specified locations while operating powered industrial trucks in a safe manner. + Report to front line leadership. + Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals. + Perform daily inspections on forklift. + Perform Trailer inspections prior to loading & unloading. + Stock machines with correct materials by reading, interpreting & processing lotinformation & material type. + Verify WIP labels, carton ID labels with hand held scanner. + Check production quantity for accuracy. + Transport materials/product using scanner. + Move product to warehouse and assign to proper location. + Practice First In & First Out product movement. + Perform housekeeping duties as needed or assigned. + Maintain lot control traceability. + Assist palletizers or operators when needed. + Control of non-conforming product. + Manage scrap identification & flow within production. + Work and perform to ISO Standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions. + Uphold Quality Standards and follow the Absolutes. + Other duties as assigned. + Read & interpret traveler/work order. Contribution to Safety, Quality and GMP + Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safetystandards. + Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up. + Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness andprofessionalism of your attitude. + Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting. + Uphold Safety Absolutes + Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuringquality. + Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMPcompliance. + Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detailin the performance of you and your teams work. + Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance. + Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner. + Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency ofyour work. + Oversee work to ensure projects are completed. Competency and Expectations + Safety Leadership Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model. + Accountability holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity). + Communication ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal) + Engagement communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities. + Team Development understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning. + People Agility understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair consistent. + Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict. **Qualifications** + High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. + Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting. + Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English. + Capable of operating a forklift in a safe and cautious manner to the satisfaction ofthe supervisor; six months of forklift driving experience required. + Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs periodically. + Previous experience in material handling or shipping/receiving preferred. + Ability to interpret work orders. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/26193/material-handler---day-%28a-shift%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335) **Location** _US-TN-JACKSON_ **Job ID** _2024-26193_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Category** _Manufacturing_ **Location : Address** _1005 LOWER BROWNSVILLE ROAD_