What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thermoplastic Molding Production Technician position at BERICAP?
Join a global leader in closures
Founded in 1926, Bericap is a privately held, family-owned leader in plastic closures for food, beverage, and industrial customers. In North America, we are jointly owned by Amcor and the Bericap Group. Our closures deliver tamper-evidency, reliable sealing, and controlled pouring, supported by R&D centers in the U.S. and Europe. With 26 plants in 21 countries, 4,000 employees, and more than 91 billion closures produced annually, we invest in exceptional people and help them grow.
Role snapshot
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.
Founded in 1926, Bericap is a privately held, family-owned leader in plastic closures for food, beverage, and industrial customers. In North America, we are jointly owned by Amcor and the Bericap Group. Our closures deliver tamper-evidency, reliable sealing, and controlled pouring, supported by R&D centers in the U.S. and Europe. With 26 plants in 21 countries, 4,000 employees, and more than 91 billion closures produced annually, we invest in exceptional people and help them grow.
Role snapshot
- Status: Full-time, hourly
- Reports to: Production Supervisor
- Start up and shut down injection presses safely and correctly.
- Keep machines producing to the plan and respond immediately to alarms.
- Run quality checks at defined intervals (bingo trays, visual inspections, perform checks) and record all findings.
- Complete production paperwork and document any process adjustments you make.
- Package and tag finished parts accurately.
- Troubleshoot molding processes and accessory equipment.
- Execute prescribed mold preventative maintenance.
- Sanitize machines and molds on daily and weekly cycles.
- Perform product changeovers and color changes using Plastracm Movacolor and Wittman.
- Issue work orders for machine, mold, or safety issues and log machine issues in the OPS tracker.
- Confirm line setups using Docushare and keep master cleaning schedules current.
- Document cleaning and housekeeping activities in SPC.
- Collect scrap during and at the end of the shift, weigh it, and enter data into the system.
- Work safely at all times to prevent injury.
- Follow GMPs (no jewelry, cell phones, nicotine in any form, etc.).
- Immediately report any food safety concern to your manager or supervisor.
- Maintain housekeeping throughout the shift.
- Lift 35 lbs unassisted and remain standing/walking for the full shift.
- Dispose of scrap in designated containers.
- Initiate corrective action for any non-conformance.
- Submit improvement ideas through the See It, Sort It, Report It system.
- Wear required PPE and flex to new tasks or areas as customer needs change.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
- Basic math skills and computer literacy
- Mechanical aptitude with equipment troubleshooting ability
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience in injection molding (required)
- High school diploma (preferred)
- 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
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.
Salary : $23 - $30