Material Handler / Backup CDL A Driver

Overview

At Berry, we are committed to our mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue, we are a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. We operate over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employ over 48,000 individuals.

If you are looking for an inclusive organization with a fast-paced environment? We work with many of the world’s leading brands to bring them value-added protection solutions. We foster an environment of team players who embrace our strong ties to the communities in which we work and serve. Become part of a place where your work is valued. Join our growing team today

Responsibilities

The Greenville (GREE) Warehouse/Shipping Department is committed to providing high quality products and service that meet our customer’s expectations. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to stage the production floors and move products to locations within the plant or warehouse as necessary. As a truck driver, you are responsible for safe operation and driving of Berry equipment to execute the delivery and pickup of goods as directed by Shipping Supervisor. Position reports to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager.

• Serves as backup for CDL-A driver when primary driver is out
• Follow all Company policies as outlined in Handbook
• Follow all Berry GMPs, Safety Absolutes and Safe Working Policies
• Follow all safety and food safety policies
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment. 
• Daily inspection and care of equipment. 
• Follow All Departmental SOPs.
• Communication/Interaction/Support of all departments. 
• Work Overtime as assigned. 
• Locate material into inventory per MEP.
• Cycle Count and Pull material from inventory for work orders. 
• Load/Unload/Relocate material as needed per Inventory/Production/Shipping/Quality Control requirements. 
• Accurate and legible completion of all required paperwork. 
• Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Operate dock equipment, correct, or report any issue identified.
• Comply with receiving of any material (raw materials, packaging materials, office supplies, production supplies, maintenance supplies and others).
• Assist/support all warehouse personnel. 
• Verify, identify, and inspect a variety of incoming materials, supplies, and finished goods from operations.
• Responsible for various inventory transactions using barcode scanner and/or computer system.
• Understanding of shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, customers’ special instructions.
• Warehousing (moving product to maximize usage of warehouse space)
• Trouble shoot any material problems including inventory discrepancies, freight damage, contamination, packaging, or handling issues.
• Responsible for ongoing development of a team member’s environment.
• Have an understanding of the correlation between production and warehouse finished goods, fixing any issues with the pounds and scanning orders.
• Responsible for quality control of pallets, cores, cradles, boxes, other packaging materials received by shipping – no damage product received.
• Comply with all driver requirements in driver manual.
• Maintain all safety aspects and operation of vehicle.
• Conform to all Federal and State regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent training
• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must complete training to obtain Berry issued forklift license
• Possess basic computer skills
• Possess basic math skills
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; able to bend and reach overhead; stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours
• Able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess valid Commercial Drivers License.
• Ability to exert 100 to 125 pounds of force to move carton pallets with pallet jack and various materials on pickup or deliveries.
• High school diploma.
• Two years over the road operation of tractor/trailer with CDL (multi-state).
• Must have no more than one traffic violation and no at fault accidents on driving record.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions and to perform simple arithmetical calculations.
• Must follow all plant level GMP’s to prevent contamination of product.
• Must complete all job specific training as well as on the job training and yearly refresher training.