Berry Plastics located in Waynesboro, Va. (formerly PGI - Polymer Group, Inc.) is a leading global manufacturer of plastic packaging products and protection materials serving multiple markets including food, beverage, personal care, household chemical, healthcare and industrial. Berry Plastics serves more than 15,000 customers, including some of the world’s largest CPG manufacturers and strategically expanding internationally to serve the needs of the rapidly growing global markets. With a history of acquisitions, Berry Plastics has grown to account for 119 global manufacturing locations in 17 countries and employs over 21,000 individuals.

WHAT DOES BERRY PLASTICS OFFER EMPLOYEES?

• Competitive pay and benefit packages including; health, dental, disability and life insurances, 401 k, and paid time off
• Onsite health clinic partnered with HealthStat Inc. with a licensed FNP-C
• Clean, safe and advanced working conditions
• Reward and recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Rotating 12-hour shifts that allow for work life balance

The Shift Material Handler performs various functions throughout the facility including receiving, delivering materials to/from production areas, shipping, scrap material moves, and miscellaneous supply moves, using different types of forklifts and attachments, in a safe and efficient manner.  

• Perform forklift inspections and report any issues. Responsible for battery maintenance, charging, changing and filling lift truck battery as needed
• Move finished goods from product lines to warehouse staging area
• Operate large material wrapping equipment, including palletizer
  
• Transport raw materials to product lines from warehouse area
  
• Verify, identify and inspect a wide variety of incoming materials, supplies, and finished goods from operations
• Use barcode scanner and/or computer system to complete various inventory transactions
• Prepare and/or assemble required shipping documents.
• Troubleshoot any material problems including inventory discrepancies, freight damage, contamination, packaging or handling issues.
• Examine quality of products - no damage product shipped, no damaged raw materials accepted
• Operate dock equipment (both manual and automatic) and correct or report any issue identified 

A qualified candidate will possess the following skills or experience requirements:

• At least 18 years of age (BFOQ)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Recent manufacturing experience/warehouse distribution experience
• Previous experience operatoring fork trucks, clamp trucks or pole trucks required
• Positive team oriented attitude and communication skills required
• Excellent computer and machine operation skills a must
• Ability to multi-task, with little direction while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Physical capability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative and adapt to change when required

• Our initial method of communication will be by email invitation. Please ensure you have a working email address listed on your application, and be sure to check your inbox frequently. If we would like to move forward with your application, you will be notified via email by Human Resources.
• Berry Plastics requires all potential hires to have received the Career Readiness Certificate prior to offer of employment. If you have taken this test previously, please indicate such on your application. For more information, visit www.crc.virginia.gov
• All positions require a high school diploma or GED equivalent. You must be able to verify your education prior to hire.
• We also require a drug screen, background check and physical exam prior to your first day of work. These are at no cost to you.
• Take your time and provide complete information about your employment history. The information you provide on your application is the only information we have to determine your qualifications for a particular job. Leaving your job history blank or not providing details may reduce the chance you’re contacted for a particular position.
• A portion of our hiring process requires you to complete an online profile assessment, please ensure you have a working email address listed on your application.