Injection Operator

Job Description

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. As a result of continued growth Bericap SC, LLC has a full-time, hourly openings for Injection Operators reporting to the Production Supervisor.

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

Injection Operator Functions

Startup/ shut down of injection machines

Ensure machines are running as per production schedule

Responding to machine alarms

Complete quality checks (bingo trays, visuals, perform checks)

Documentation of quality checks at set intervals

Documentation of production paperwork

Documentation of process adjustments

Packaging and tagging of product

Troubleshooting of process and accessory equipment

Preventative maintenance of molds as prescribed

Daily and weekly sanitizing of machines and molds

Changeover of machines for different products Issuing work orders for machine, mold and safety issues

Document machine issues via document management system (OPS tracker)

Lines set up and verified per the document management system (Docushare)

Documentation of master cleaning schedules

Documentation of cleaning, housekeeping in SPC

Collection of plant scrap at the end of shift or as necessary during shift; weight and enter into system

Color Changes (Plastracm Movacolor and Wittman)

Skills

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to troubleshoot equipment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Experience

Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience in injection molding required

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 jointly owned by Amcor and 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:

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Injection Molding Machine (Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Arburg, Nissei)