Packaging Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leadingmanufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. As a result of continuedgrowth Bericap SC, LLC has a full-time, hourly openings for Packagining Associate reporting to the Production Supervisor.

The Packaging Associates are responsible for performing functions that support the overall manufacturingoperations and other related activities that are necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Ensures that all work undertaken is carried out safely and without injury
• Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed at all times (no jewelry, cell phone, nicotine in any form, etc.)
• Ensures that all food safety issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor
• Housekeeping duties performed throughout the shift
• Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted and while standing/walking for duration of shift
• Dispose of scrap into proper containers
• Initiates corrective action for non-conformances
• Identify Opportunities for Improvement and enter into See It, Sort It, Report It system
• Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE as required
• Flexible to quickly adapt to learning new tasks, moving to new areas to meet changing customer demands
• Duties as assigned per Production Supervisor

Material Handler Functions

• Empty scrap bins at vision system as necessary
• Correct pallets that may need to be repackaged from bags falling in
• Ensure all corrugate is removed from the floor
• Interpretation of production schedules
• OPS Tracker entries
• Start/Stop PSG and answer alarms
• Empty trash for all lines
• Maintaining material supplies to machines
• Packaging and labeling of WIP/Finished Goods
• Stretch wrapping and storage of product
• Dispose of scrap into proper containers

Skills

• Basic math skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Material handling equipment including manual pallet jacks
• Basic computer skills

Experience

Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience in preferred

Education

High school diploma is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

• Company paid short term, long term and life insurance

• 401(k) plans with company matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Recognition Program

• Perfect Attendance Awards

• Employee Fitness Reimbursement

About Bericap

Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. In North America, Bericap is privately owned by the Bericap Group. Bericap’s plastic closures incorporate tamper evidency, sealing features, pouring features, and are backed by our R & D centers in the U.S. and Europe.

Bericap produces more than 91 billion closures annually with 26 plants operating in 21 countries and employs more than 4,000 people. The quality of people is the one element that distinguishes one company from others; Bericap recognizes that it is the total sum of its employees' talent and professionalism that is responsible for its success. For this reason, the Company makes every effort to attract the finest professionals, nurture their growth, and place their capabilities at the service of its customers.

Bericap SC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

You should be proficient in:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Packaging Experience
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Manual Pallet Jack

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Packaging Machines
• Wrapping Machines
• Box Folding Machine