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Amcor plc

Material Handler-ARP

Amcor plc, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502


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

About the Role

The Production Forklift Operator operates and maintains a forklift to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product, transfer finished product to storage or staging area, and ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements. In addition to the forklift operational duties the Production Forklift Operator must be able to operate palletizer and downstream equipment. This includes palletizers, strapping machines, wrappers, conveyors and computer equipment used for labeling of finished goods. The Production Forklift Operator is responsible for handling floor operations as needed on-shift and will be looked upon to fill vacancies on-shift both planned and unplanned as needed to successfully staff the shift.Safety first - be aware of and abide by company safety policies and procedures at all timesComplete quality checks as required and communicate quality issues to the Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor and Quality DepartmentOperates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management and computer interfaceSupplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished productPrints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using computer interface and RF scannerInspects finished goods for quality defectsEffectively run the Palletizer, being aware of your surroundings to ensure conveyer lines are free of blockagesTransfers finished goods to staging or storage areasLoads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirementsUnload, sort, and replenish dunnage at palletizers for finished goods packagingAccurately completes all written logs and data input to include closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of LadingEnsures accurate inventory counts and notifies lead/supervisor of discrepanciesEffectively communicates with all internal departmentsRemoves/reworks any damaged product on palletsMaintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping dutiesFollow all HACCP, GMP and Product Safety rules and guidelinesTrain current and new members of the department to perform job related tasks as neededPhysical 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

About You

Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience operating a forklift preferredPossess a valid driver's licenseAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentMust be willing to work any shiftWhat we offer you

When you join Amcor Rigid Packaging, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year9 company-paid holidays per yearARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountEmployer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefitsPaid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leaves401 (k) & ROTH 401 (k) Savings & Investment Plan w/ company matchRetirement Savings PlanTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returnsThe 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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