What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at amcor?
We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.
Job Description
Day Shift - 6:45Am - 7:15 PM (2-2-3)
Night Shift6:45PM to 7:15AM (2-2-3)
Position Overview: Operates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management, and computer interface.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Supplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished products.
- Prints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using a computer interface and RF scanner.
- Inspects finished goods for quality defects.
- Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas.
- Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers’ delivery requirements.
- Accurately completes all written logs and data input including closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of Lading.
- Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
- Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
- Removes/Reworks any damaged product on pallets.
- Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have experience using propane, or electric forklifts (single/double)
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Effective communication skills
- Willingness to work flexible shift’s depending on project/production requirements.
- Must be able to climb, bend, reach, and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.)
Pay Range: $23.45 to $24.45 per hour.
Physical Requirements
X Normal Vision
0 Distant Vision
0 Near Vision
X Hearing/ Listening
X Sitting
X Talking/Speaking
X Hand/Finger Dexterity
X Walking
0Standing
X Stooping
0Pushing/Pulling
X Bending
X Kneeling
0Climbing
X Lifting (amount 50 pounds)
0Carrying (amount 50 pounds)
X Driving- Forklift
0Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
0Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
0Driving – Automobile/truck/van
Work Environment: Plant Manufacturing Setting
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 224-313-7000 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)
Salary : $23 - $24
