TECHNICIAN II

Overview

About BerryAt Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Purpose:  To assist and guide experiments, trials, and tesing in the Chippewa Falls Innovation Center. 

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist the start-up, operation, and shutdown of extrusion or auxiliary equipment.
• Operate and interpret output from laboratory physical testing equipment.
• Begin Training in Material Analyst Lab; DSC, FTIR, TGA, Raman, and Microscope testing or specializing in process development.
• Check film quality for defects as often as time permits and if needed, correct
• Ability to conduct some maintenance and clean up on equipment as needed.
• Ability to train Technicians and ensure they are performing their duties correctly and in a safe manner.
• Ability to assist on all other equipment.
• Ensure samples are ran or tested per the Request.
• Ensure all equipment is operational and perform minor repairs as necessary.
• Ability to notify supervisor, maintenance, or the vendor if a machine failure occurs.
• Be proactive in developing ideas and suggestions for improvements and participate in implementation.
• Create and edit work instructions.
• Apply trouble-shooting techniques to all processes.
• Develop process parameters for new products and report findings to project manager.
• Consult with PD engineers on potential new projects or modifications to proprietary processes and testing equipment.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and Department of Health requirements.
• Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

• High Level of technical expertise in multiple manufacturing areas.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required with good verbal and written communication skills (preferred 2-4 yr. degree )
• Works under general supervision.
• Able to direct Pilot Plant techs.
• Typical 3 years’ experience or demonstrated competency.
• Demonstrated competency.
• Self-motivated with ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer skills—Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes.
• Ability to travel, as necessary.
• Ability to communicate with customers or vendors in a professional manner.

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