Forklift Operator - Warehouse - L0

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.

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Job Description

Position Overview:

Responsible for the safe & quality operation and proficient understanding of loading, unloading, and moving raw materials within or near plant, and regrinds scrap product.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Abides by all Amcor’s Safety and Quality policies and procedures.

Operate a sit-down forklift in a safe, but proficient manner; must be able to do so for a 12-hour period.

Supply necessary raw materials to production as needed.

Remove finished goods from production area and put production tickets on pallets and store in proper place in warehouse.

Operate SAP Computer System in order to tag finished product and be knowledgeable of what material is needed.

Stack finished product in warehouse in a neat manner.

Must be flexible and able to work any shift.

Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment that can change instantly.

Must be able to work safely in a very tight production area and wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in the area or to perform specific job duties.

Must be willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Shift Supervisor.

Must be able to operate other types of equipment and machinery.

Knowledge of dock door/levelers/locks and dock operations.

Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education)

Forklift certification and previous work experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

2 years of forklift experience required; sit down forklift experience preferred.

Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enters this information into an on-line database accurately. A strong mathematical ability is essential.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.

Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.

Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.

Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.

Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

Travel 0%

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

Customer Focus

Learning on the Fly

Interpersonal Savvy

Drive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

Functional/Technical Skills

Priority Setting

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Relationships:

External: Drivers and Customers

Internal: Shift Supervisor and Warehouse Lead

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

Driving- Forklift

Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment: Warehouse

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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/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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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

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)

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