Job Description

PURPOSE

The Forklift Operator moves material, supplies and finished goods to designated areas utilizing a sit-down forklift and loads product onto trailers according to all Amcor ISO and other established program requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pulls, loads and moves merchandise according to pick/load sheets ad all documents specific to each type of merchandise.
• Uses equipment appropriate to each type of movement.
• Will perform cycle counting, re-packaging of product and inventory consolidation duties.
• Assists in physical inventories
• Will perform daily cleaning assignments in the warehouse.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Amcor, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous forklift operation (sit-down preferred)
• Previous warehouse experience in loading/unloading trucks
• Ability to do functional math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and division)
• Experience working with; inventories, pick sheets, shipping and/or receiving of product
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to perform certain tasks such as lifting, working 12 hour rotating shifts, and operate in a non-climate-controlled facility
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines including wearing PPE in designated areas.
• Visually inspects warehouse area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, and adherence to policies and maintains compliance with OSHA and company housekeeping rules. 
• Employee is required to wear safety glasses at all time while operating forklift.

EXPERIENCE

H.S. graduate or equivalent and previous forklift operation.  Previous warehouse experience in loading and unloading trucks in addition to experience in doing inventories, pick sheets, shipping and/or receiving. Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to do functional math; i.e., adding, subtracting, multiplying and division.

SAFETY

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines.  Visually inspects production area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, adherence to policies and maintains a clean work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Manual dexterity required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue.  The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze.  The employee routinely bends and can lift and average of 35 lbs to handle product as needed which can vary from occasionally to frequently depending on volume and work assignment.  May at times be required to lift up to 65 lbs., if necessary, on occasion.  May at times need to climb and descend stairs. The employee routinely stands walks the warehouse area to check production and consult with other employees. The employees routinely step-up 1½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift. Employee routinely twists to look back as routinely drives forklift in reverse direction. Operation of pallet jacks, lifting equipment and driving the forklift are essential to job responsibilities.  Employee generally works eight (8) hours shift with overtime as needed.  Employee is required to wear safety glasses at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.  An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment. The employee is continuously exposed to temperature variances; extreme heat during the Spring and Summer and cold temperatures during the Winter.

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

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

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)