Forklift Material Handler

About the Role

Responsible for safely operating a fork truck in a warehouse and around pedestrians, refilling designated materials, and moving finished goods and raw materials.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn and comply with all Amcor Rigid Packaging's safety rules/regulations.
• Responsible for wearing designated PPE.
• Must be able to safely operate our fork trucks.
• Responsible for conducting forklift pre-inspections at start of every shift. If moved to the forklift after the start of the shift, pre-inspection is to be completed at this time.
• Perform safety audits and/or observations.
• Must be able to learn and comply with all SOPs and JSAs related to Material Handling.
• Keep assigned work areas clean, neat, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• Keep raw materials stocked at the line and the packer stations.
• Show-up for work on time and work all scheduled shifts.
• Relieve packers for breaks and lunches.
• Assist in shipping and receiving as needed.
• Work in the automation cell to keep the equipment loaded with bags, boxes, tape, etc., unjamming the machines, and keeping them running.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a positive way and in the spirit of cooperation and support of others.
• Fully meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Treat people fairly, equally and with respect.
• Be honest at all times and conduct oneself with the highest degree of personal integrity.
• Communicate the right information, to the appropriate people, in an effective and timely manner.
• Must be committed to providing our customers a product that is safe and meets specifications, regulations and statutory requirements.

Relationships

• Amcor co-workers
• Truck drivers
• Internal and External Customers

Physical Requirements

• Normal Vision
• Hearing/Listening
• Sitting
• Distant Vision
• Talking/Speaking
• Standing
• Near Vision
• Hand/Finger Dexterity
• Walking
• Stooping
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Driving- Forklift
• Carrying (>50 pounds)
• Lifting (50+ pounds)
• Driving Automobile/truck/van
• Carrying (<50 pounds)
• Lifting (< 50 pounds)

About You

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred; in lieu of education, equivalent forklift and warehousing experience accepted.
• Good communications skills.
• Must be motivated, possess a high attention to detail and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must have the necessary skills to perform reading, writing and mathematics in English as required.
• Must be able to multi-task multiple lines and effectively work with co-workers.
• Must be able to physically move including climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, etc. (up to 25 lbs.)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid forklift operating license.
• One year or more of experience driving a forklift strongly preferred
• All other duties as assigned.

What we offer you

• Exciting opportunity to have impact on the business
• Long term career opportunities
• Cross functional collaboration

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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

Accelerate the possible by joining 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity:

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)