Forklift Operator

Accelerate The Possible

Join a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

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.

Job Description

Forklift Operator

Salary Grade: Hourly

Basic Function:

Safely and effectively perform functions in warehousing, material handling and shipping to ensure: proper materials flow to and from production area, accurate storage and inventory of finished goods, and proper loading and unloading of trucks for shipping and delivery.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

• Incumbent must be forklift certified by a Team Lead or Shipping Supervisor and must re-certify every 3 years in accordance with policy and OSHE standards.
• Operate a forklift in a safe, efficient and effective manner for scheduled shift.
• Supply necessary materials to production area as required.
• Remove finished goods from production area, put production tickets on pallets and properly and neatly store in warehouse.
• Use SAP to tag finished product.
• Scan items into and out of bin locations in warehouse so inventory is properly maintained.
• Load and unload trucks properly. Ensure that material loaded and/or received matches bill of lading.
• Utilize Levels training program to increase technical skill, knowledge and cross training with both the plant and outside warehouse functions and practices. Must rotate through all areas throughout training.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy.
• Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs. Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel. Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May perform other related assignments at the direction of supervision.

Reporting Relationship: Material Handlers will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and indirectly to the Shift Supervisor.

Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Prior forklift experience in a materials function strongly preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Interpersonal Skills: Good written and verbal communications skills are required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Incumbent must possess effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills / Licenses: Incumbent must be capable of learning and successfully applying SAP system. Must currently possess or be able to obtain a valid Amcor certified forklift license. Must currently possess a valid driver's license.

Other: Incumbent must possess a high degree of attention to detail. Must be capable of working safely and effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment. Incumbent must have the ability to interpret and carry out instructions. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule. Incumbent must be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility as business needs require as well as for coverage for vacations and other absences.

Physical: Must be capable of operating a lift truck for length of production shift. Will be required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must occasionally squat, bend, kneel, reach, etc., in order to carry out essential functions of the position.

Our Expectations

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Benefits

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

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)