Material Handler

Job Description

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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Your Role in Unpacking Possibilities

The primary purpose of the Material Handler is to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations by palletizing finished product according to specifications and preparing materials for warehouse handling and shipment. This role helps ensure product integrity, maintains workplace organization, and contributes to a positive employee experience through teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Product Handling & Palletizing

• Accurately palletize and stack finished products according to specifications and customer requirements

• Inspect products during palletizing to ensure proper packaging, labeling, and quality standards are met

• Secure and prepare finished pallets for warehouse transfer and shipment

• Complete required documentation accurately and timely

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor product quality throughout the palletizing process

• Identify and report product defects, packaging concerns, or process issues

• Follow all HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality standards

• Support compliance with company policies and operational procedures

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all safety requirements, PPE expectations, and material handling procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment using 5S principles

• Remove and manage scrap bins safely and efficiently

• Report safety concerns, near misses, and equipment issues immediately

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Support production flow by assisting operators and team members as needed

• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to achieve daily production goals

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

• Contribute to a culture built on respect, accountability, and teamwork

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Consistently maintain pallet quality and accuracy

• Support efficient production flow and on-time delivery

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and product quality

• Build positive working relationships with teammates and leaders

• Take ownership of your work and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

What We Value

At Amcor, how we work is just as important as what we achieve. We are looking for individuals who:

• Put safety first and demonstrate a zero-harm mindset

• Take accountability for quality and performance

• Operate with integrity and follow company standards

• Work collaboratively and support team success

• Communicate respectfully and professionally

• Demonstrate reliability and dependability

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Pay close attention to detail and accuracy

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Prior manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is a plus

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to follow work instructions and procedures consistently

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to safely lift, carry, stack, and move materials

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Ability to adapt to changing production demands

• Dependable attendance and work performance

• Willingness to work overtime and alternate shifts when needed

Working Relationships

Internal Partners

• Production Supervisors

• Production Leads

• Machine Operators

• Quality Team Members

• Safety Team Members

• Warehouse Personnel

External Partners

• None

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires:

• Frequent standing and walking

• Repetitive hand and finger movements

• Stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

• Frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 50 pounds

• Occasional team-assisted lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, and industrial conditions

• Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to safely perform job duties

• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with all safety standards

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable attendance

• Ability to work overtime as business needs require

• Ability to work varying schedules and shifts

• Ability to safely operate a forklift, if certified and authorized

Why Join Amcor?

At Amcor, we are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer:

• A safety-first culture

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Competitive pay and benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace

• Meaningful work that supports customers around the world

If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to a world-class manufacturing team while building your skills and career, we'd love to hear from you.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone

Hourly Statement

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $20.00; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $20.00 and $22.00. $2.00 differential may apply to second and third shifts.

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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on aiapply.co and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

E-Verify

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

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)

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 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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on aiapply.co and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

E-Verify

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

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)