FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Location

Aurora, IL | United States

Job description

About Berry

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our  website , or connect with us on  LinkedIn or  Twitter.

Why Choose Us?

Every day we take strides as passionate driven individuals who join together as a team, to continuously advance our products, services, partnerships, and our communities. We celebrate our differences recognize our successes, and welcome and strive for innovation and a sustainable future. Together as One Berry, we are always advancing and working to protect what’s important.

Why we believe in Employee Recognition.

At Berry, we recognize that our employees are the true differentiator in our business. We recognize great performance and celebrate our successes individually and as a team.

• New competitive pay rates up to $18.00
• $1000 Sign-on bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Competitive Benefit package including vacation and personal days
• Employee Rewards & Recognition events
• Positive Safety Culture – 3 years without an incident
• Upgraded Facility with newer amenities

THE POSITION: Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, this position will load trailers, stage product, pull product, move product with forklift truck within the facility; Operates Forklift to move Production Material/Packaging to the lines as needed and to move pallets of finished goods to the staging area and/ or trailers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Follow all Company policies; adheres to Attendance guidelines
• Follow all safety guidelines/policies, proper use of equipment, etc.; performs safety check before using Forklift each shift.
• Operates Forklift to move Production Materials/ Packaging to the lines as needed
• Inspects all pallets for accuracy in regards to weight and correct stacking configuration
• Maintains proper housekeeping while performing duties. Required to assist wherever needed
• Informs shift Supervisor of weight variances in finished product and any Packaging discrepancies
• Maintains Production area free from any unnecessary packaging
• Utilizes accurate scans/ scripts while performing job duties
• Responsible for Line Clearance & Change Over
• Verify wheels have been chocked before entering Trailer

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• Experience driving a forklift in an industrial setting.
• Perform basic computer functions and data entry
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be able to complete Berry Global fork-lift certification training within an 8 hour period.
• Understanding of shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, customers’ special instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of basic math functions
• Effective communication

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