Forklift Operator / Logistics

Forklift Operator / Logistics

Full time Americas - North America - United States - Mankato - ACD Mankato MN

Amcor Flexibles - Mankato, Minnesota facility located at 2111 3rd Avenue has an opening in our Logistics department for a Forklift Operator supporting the converting facility. You will lead a team by assisting in the day-to-day operational efforts to ensure the core focus areas of receiving, warehouse and shipping are conducted in a productive and cost-effective manner. Excellent attendance and good communication are essential.

Hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, occasional Saturday mornings from 7:30 am to 10 am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of Logistics Management, assist in the day-to-day operational efforts of receiving, warehousing, and shipping.
• Maintain a safe work environment, through inspection and/or observation of the warehouse and all equipment used during daily activities, including but not limited to: forklifts, dock areas, product, lighting, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, aisle ways, mirrors at intersections, etc.), and all other equipment and warehouse areas.
• Use Logistics Reports to identify and resolve operational issues. Report all inconsistencies or problems to Management.
• Be an active participant in forklift operator team meetings to keep coworkers informed on logistics department shift workflow.
• Performs inventory control activities, verify product fit on loads, verifies accuracy of pick/pack and staged orders, performs warehouse consolidation efforts, and performs warehouse walk through reporting all discrepancies to Management.
• Must be proficient in or able to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Amcor, Inc. programs, and other software programs that become available to Logistics Department.
• Be willing and capable of working an 8- or 12-hour shift schedule.
• Fulfill other duties assigned by management.

Candidate must have experience in:

• Forklift driving
• Shipping/Receiving

Hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm with occasional overtime.

$19.94 starting wage, with a top out pay of $28.98

Benefits:

Amcor offers three medical insurance options, full medical, dental and vision insurance. If selected, insurance coverage begins on your first day of employment. We also offer HSA, FSA, life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital, disability and 401(k) plans.

Amcor is proud to provide time off with PTO, holiday pay and incentives for perfect attendance.

Additional Benefits:

Safety boot allotment

Safety prescription glasses reimbursement

Bonus paid 2X per year

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.

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.

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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
• 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)