Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Full time Americas - North America - United States - Mountain Top - ACD Mountaintop PA

The Forklift Operator moves material, supplies and finished goods to designated areas utilizing a sit-down forklift and loads product onto trailers according to all Amcor ISO and other established program requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Pulls, loads and moves merchandise according to pick/load sheets ad all documents specific to each type of merchandise.
• Uses equipment appropriate to each type of movement.
• Will perform cycle counting, re-packaging of product and inventory consolidation duties.
• Assists in physical inventories
• Will perform daily cleaning assignments in the warehouse.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Amcor, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous forklift operation (sit-down preferred)
• Previous warehouse experience in loading/unloading trucks
• Ability to do functional math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and division)
• Experience working with; inventories, pick sheets, shipping and/or receiving of product
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to perform certain tasks such as lifting, working 12 hour rotating shifts, and operate in a non-climate-controlled facility
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor's guidelines including wearing PPE in designated areas.
• Visually inspects warehouse area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee's safety, and adherence to policies and maintains compliance with OSHA and company housekeeping rules.
• Employee is required to wear safety glasses at all time while operating forklift.

Our Expectations:

• 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.

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.

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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)