MATERIAL HANDLER

Berry Global • Matthews, NC

383d

About The Position

The Material Handler at Berry Global, Inc. is responsible for safely moving finished goods and supplies to designated areas while ensuring accurate documentation. This entry-level position emphasizes safety, quality, and effective communication within the team, contributing to the overall efficiency of the production process.

Requirements

• Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required).
• Ability to operate a forklift safely at all times.
• Ability to read and understand company documents.
• Ability to communicate with other employees.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Safely move finished goods and supplies to designated areas.
• Ensure all associated documentation is accurately filled out and properly submitted.
• Follow all company policies regarding safety, quality, and attendance.
• Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management.
• Act as a role model for safety on the shift.
• Participate in safety programs by reporting unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and close calls.
• Enter near miss data and observations into the Global Data Center database.
• Operate the forklift in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform safety checks before using the forklift each shift.
• Accurately stage and return raw materials for production using the correct scripts.
• Complete a skid of finished goods at the correct quantity.
• Remove finished goods from the line in a timely manner and place on production wrapper with the correct label applied to the skid.
• Properly document and dispose of scrap.
• Accurately document all required end-of-shift paperwork.
• Maintain great housekeeping skills.
• Perform put-away and scan finished goods to the correct bin location.
• Clear the release areas of all finished goods and maintain it.
• Other tasks as assigned by management, supervisor, or lead.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees