1st Shift MATERIAL HANDLER - Berry Global, Inc

THIS POSITION HAS NO DIRECT MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for keeping products neatly packaged, wrapped/palletized and labeled correctly.  This position is responsible for ensuring that all products are stored in the warehouse according to the customer specifications.  The Material Handler is responsible for keeping warehouse clean, neat and orderly.  Additionally, this position inspects forklifts to verify that they are in proper working condition.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsibile for placing product in designated rows in warehouse neatly, evenly and accurately
2. Supply production area with needed raw materials 
3. Assist in moving product into the print room when needed
4. Knowledgeable in operating stretch wrap/shrink wrap machine
5. Ensure labeling and packaging are correct prior to moving product into warehouse
6. Communicate with shipping and production supervisors daily
7. Knowledge of proper loading procedures to assist loaders when needed

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

1. High school diploma or General Education degree (GED); vocational school; demonstrated mechanical ability
2. Two or more years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
4. Good hand-eye coordination is essential
5. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
6. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds.  Required to regularly push or pull a pallet jack with 1500 pound load
7. Frequently exposed to fumes, or airborne particles
8. Will work near moving mechanical parts, and occasionally in outside weather conditions

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

1. Previous production experience a plus but not required

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

1. Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results
2. Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal/external customers; listen well
3. Customer Focus:  Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery
4. Ethics/Social Behavior: Understands and intergrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors
5. Flexibility/Adaptability:  Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information
6. Organization of work/Attention to detail:  Arranges and prioritzed activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals
7. Decision Making & Problem Solving:  Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options
8. Professional/Job/Business Knowledge:  Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job
9. Quality/CIP: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
10. Teamwork/Networking: Effectively works with others within and outside department

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. See Training Matrix