Material Handler / Forklift Driver

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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About the Role

Responsible for correctly loading, moving and storing finished product to internal and external customers and local warehouse facilities. Supplies packaging materials for production on an on-going basis and maintains an adequate supply of packaging materials in designated areas to keep production running at optimum levels. Duties also include timely and correct movement of raw materials, supplies, and all other freight. Requires a basic understanding of the Injection and Blow Mold processes including part numbers, gram weights, and end-use customers.

• Operate forklift truck in accordance with OSHA Power Industrial Truck regulations and Amcor safety procedures.
• Locate and identify all material and product shipped to the warehouse including maintaining organization of rows in the warehouse for efficiency.
• Move finished goods product from production lines to the warehouse in assigned areas and loading trailers with finished product / preforms as assigned. Ensure performs are in required locations as needed.
• Unloads, moves and stores incoming materials by checking identification and reporting shortages or damaged materials. Moves materials to assigned areas using first-in / first-out (FIFO).
• Sorts dunnage to ensure materials are available for packaging department.
• Supplies materials to production areas on time and in order.
• Enters all data on-line with minimal errors. Accurately tickets finished products.
• Maintains all required documentation of trailer and forklift inspections, incoming materials, housekeeping and any other required documents.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of Injection and Blow Mold packaging requirements, including both domestic and export products to assure that contaminated incoming / outgoing product or supplies are correctly segregated.
• Changes status of product as needed. Reworks damaged product.
• Cycle counts all inventory in the warehouse to include packaging supplies, as needed.
• Completes all required safety checks for fork trucks, trailers, and tractors.
• Demonstrates organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and adequately maintains good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor "Safety Contract" and other training. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers, Leads and Managers. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.
• Directly responsible for the proper support to all team members to ensure a positive team environment.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Warehouse Lead or Production Supervisor.
• Adheres to product safety regarding cleanliness and notification of any observations that may create a product safety risk to our customers.
• Immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions or accidents in their departments.
• Takes reasonable care for self and others to prevent injury.

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hear / Listen

Squat

Talk / Speak

Reach up and out

Grasp

Pinch

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walk

Stand

Stoop

Push / Pull

Bend

Kneel

Climb

Twist

Carry (amount 50+ lbs.)

Lift (amount 50+ lbs.)

Lift (amount < 50 lbs.)

Carry (amount < 50 lbs.)

Drive - Automobile/truck/van

Drive- Forklift

• Continually drive a fork truck and occasionally stand / walk for up to 11 hours on a concrete floor.
• Employees must be able to work 12-hour shifts days or nights, including weekends and holidays.
• Proficient hand / eye coordination to drive a forklift and perform essential functions as a Warehouseperson.
• Lift / push / pull up to 1000 pounds 50 feet using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push / pull of approximately 70 pounds).
• Occasional frequency lifting weight of 60 pounds from ground to 4 feet overhead.
• Rare frequency carrying weight of 60 pounds for 10 feet.

About You

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience operating a forklift preferred
• Previous warehouse and/or manufacturing work experience preferred
• Possess a valid driver's license

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)