MOLDING TECHNICIAN - Overnight 12 hr - Berry Global, Inc

Benefits of being a part of the Oklahoma City Berry plant include:

• Only working 15 days a month with 12 hour shifts--every other weekend off!
• Shift Differential for working Night Shift
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation
• $600 Referral Bonus
• Amazing Benefits, plus a healthy 401K match!
• Company provided Short-term & Long-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Steel Toe Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• And Much More!

POSITION SUMMARY:It is the responsibility of this role to set up and oversee molding machine operation to ensure efficiency and quality, and to occasionally serve as back up in the absence of a Shift Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include, but are not limited to: 

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.
• Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.
• Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
• Startup machines and monitor quality at start up.
• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
• Respond to Quality Assurance Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
• Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands.
• Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.
• Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions.
• Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills - verbal and written
• Must be able to read and complete various forms in writing and on the computer.
• Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Possess or obtain a technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask, if required.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.