Injection Operator

**SHIFTS: ROTATING CONTINENTAL **

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 has multiple full-time, hourly openings for Injection Operators reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Operation and monitoring of injection molding and packaging machines to ensure plastic closures meet production schedules, safety standards, and quality specifications. This role is responsible for maintaining organized inventory levels, ensuring packaging supplies are readily available, performing routine equipment inspections, and addressing minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted production and packaging operations.

Responsibilities

Packaging & Material Handling

• Package and label finished products
• Ensure proper packaging is utilized as per the Bill of Material and that labeling of WIP and finished goods are completed and accurate
• Document materials used during changeovers
• Maintain material supplies to machines
• Daily and weekly machine sanitizing
• Documentation of quality checks at set intervals
• Initiate action for non-conformances
• Documentation of production paperwork
• Packaging, tagging, and stamping boxes of products with stretch wrap and check packaging and labeling of WIP/ Finished goods
• Perform daily preventative maintenance checks on machines
• Request work orders for machine and safety issues
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and to work while standing for 12 hours
• Ensure proper disposal of scrap materials into the designated containers
• Empty scrap bins at vision system and assembly fault outlets as necessary and record accurately in the system
• Enter downtime into MRP software (Freedom)
• Collaborate with different departments as required to ensure production demands are met

Injection Machine Operation

• Ensure machines run according to the production schedule, Bill of Materials and Bericap standards
• Respond promptly to machine alarms and take preventative action
• Maintain material supplies to machines
• Verify cavitation and complete Injection Verification Log at the start of each shift
• Update production information on WE3 when necessary
• Perform and document quality checks at prescribed intervals
• Issue work orders for machine, mold, and safety concerns
• Enter scrap and downtime into WE3 system

Machine Maintenance Housekeeping

• Conduct timely preventative maintenance for injection machines, molds, and accessorial equipment
• Ensure the Masterbatch room is maintained in an orderly fashion and scan masterbatch accurately
• Ensure proper disposal of scrap materials into designated containers
• Dispose of scrap and record it in the system

Process Control and Troubleshooting

Support the Level 2 Injection Operators in the following areas as required and for training purposes:

• Troubleshoot injection and accessory equipment, involving the Process and Maintenance teams as necessary
• Initiate corrective actions for non-conformances
• Set up for changeovers, color changes, document adjustments and initiate changeover sheets and first-off red flags
• Perform cavity plate transfers and improve cycle times -
• Perform and document quality checks at prescribed intervals
• Issue work orders for machine, mold, and safety concerns
• Enter scrap and downtime into WE3 system

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production paperwork
• Record any adjustments and quality checks
• Document scrap and downtime entries
• Ensure all logs and reports are up to date and accurate

Other

• Ensure all quality, food safety, safety, environmental as well as all other Company policies and procedures are followed
• Ensure that all quality, food safety, safety, and environmental issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor
• Maintain a clean work area
• Identify opportunities for improvement and enter into the See It, Sort It, Report It system
• Collaborate with different departments as required
• Support communication and coordination across teams to ensure smooth operations
• Attend communication meetings

Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills
• Good computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Good verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and management
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, manual pallet jacks, electric stackers (if trained) and bar code scanners
• Effective time management skills to keep production running smoothly

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of injection molding an asset
• Experience running multiple machines simultaneously preferred

Reporting Structure

• Position reports to the Production Supervisor

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

• 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. 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 NY, 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:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Material Handler Experience
• Packaging Experience
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine