Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >

75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Summary : Monitor the plant floor and supply the production equipment with material. Load and unload trucks as needed.

Essential Duties :

• Load and unload trucks
• Supply cans and ends to the Cannery
• Maintain continuous flow of material for production equipment.
• Deliver the basic supplies to each department to maintain continuity.
• Warehouse finished product
• Warehouse and palletize areas
• Assist in the movement of machinery
• Perform safety checks on vehicle
• Fill propane cylinder.
• Housekeeping
• Occasional removal of jammed pallets
• Sort defective product

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following :

Education and or Experience

High School or GED.

Computer Skills

None.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift Certification.

Other Skills and Abilities

Employee must be punctual and reliable.

Other Qualifications

N / A

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift between 1- 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time.

Average hours per week 40 or 36 / 48

Usual shift worked is 8 or 12 hours

Stand 5%

Sit 65%

Walk 5%

Lift 5%

Twist 15% (30 degrees)

Squat 1%

Crawl 0%

Climb 1%

Bend 4% (90 degrees)

Reach above shoulders 1%

Kneel 0%

Work at heights 0%

This position requires ability to lift :

Up to 15 lbs Frequently

16-30 lbs Occasionally

31-50 lbs Occasionally

51-75 lbs Occasionally

76-100 lbs Not required

Over 100 lbs Not required

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (

90 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust and odors.

Special Hazards :

Handling of chemicals, outside elements when filling propane cylinder, loading hazardous waste onto trucks, spills from punctured hazardous waste drum.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.

Successful application

We will carefully review your application against the requirements of the position. If we have any questions, we will be in touch!

Interviews

Your first interview will be with Talent Acquisition, our Recruitment team. During this first interview, we will want to discuss your background and experience relative to the job which you applied for. We are also happy to tell you more about our company.

Next Interviews

If you are selected for a next round interview, you will meet with the hiring manager and members of the team. The exact amount of interviews and who you’ll meet with varies by role, location and hiring manager. We always aim to be respectful of your valuable time.

Welcome to the team

If we are both keen to move forward, you’re hired! From the moment you sign your contract, you will be part of our team. Your onboarding journey will ensure you get all the information you need to be successful in your role at Trivium Packaging.