Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator who will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks and trailers, warehouse material and optimize loads to ensure operational efficiency. This excellent Forklift Operator takes pride in his safety mindset, organizational skills and perfect attendance record.

Responsibilities:

• Operates sit down forklifts to load and unload shipments of product and receive incoming raw materials.
• Complete all necessary paperwork associated with the shipping and receiving of product.
• Assist in the maintaining of accurate inventory records by means of physical inventories using DC-link and use of the (JDE – System).
• Provide support for production, printing and QA departments (unprinted stock, color, cardboard, bins, bags, skids, gaylord's, product on hold and product audits).
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed at all times.
• Uses RF Scanner proficiently
• Supports and participates in inventory cycle counting as needed
• Ability to calculate parts requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for 12 consecutive hours.
• Ability to use hands to grasp, grip and manipulate boxes and products to inspect and pack
• Ability to work with and around heavy machinery and equipment
• Minimal lifting capabilities of 55 lbs.

Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires Forklift Operator Certificate (Berry Plastics internal training).
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables.
• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Starting pay range: $21.00/Hr

12 Hour Day shift 7:00AM to 7:00PM (2,2,3,2 schedule)

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)