Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler / Industrial Truck Operator (ITO) is responsible for the timely delivery and pick-up of material to the production areas to meet scheduling and production needs. This person is responsible for safe operation of all mobile equipment, organization of raw, WIP, and finished goods materials, and proper data entry into the inventory management system.

This position supports all production operations to optimize output and minimize waste, while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards. No Reports.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Employs safe forklift operation and maneuvering skills to move materials.
• Completes and properly files neat and accurate paperwork to maintain traceability.
• Completes housekeeping, tow motor and hoist inspections.
• Package and wrap Finished Goods to specific Customer requirements
• Issue and receive raw and sub-assembly material to production floor
• Provide rollstock and pallets to production floor
• Assemble, monitor, and weigh production generated scrap gaylords
• Maintains movement of Work in Process off machines, and pallet IDs as needed.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.
• Understands, adheres to, and reinforces EHS policies and directives.
• Remains alert and responsive to equipment and product problems.
• Anticipates and reacts productively to changes and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Seeks and implements improvement activities through teamwork and the CI process.
• Demonstrates willingness to perform multiple functions within a shift, as production requires.
• Completes the proper system transactions and distributes appropriate paperwork.
• Keeps equipment stocked with appropriate material and returns materials to the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Major challenges & complexities:

• Working with diverse group of co-workers and supporting all departments
• Working in a fast pace environment

Relationships:

Internal

• Shipping/Receiving
• Co-workers

External

• Truck drivers
• Shipping Companies

Qualifications/Requirements:

6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2 + years forklift experience
• Computer and Software knowledge
• Experience working in a warehouse / manufacturing environment

Education and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Fork Lift Operator Certification preferred

6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours:

Job Specific skills and abilities:

• Ability to operate heavy moving machinery safely and efficiently
• Ability to sit and stand for up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to twist, turn or bend to move material up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push, pull, and lift material up to 50 lbs
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work load appropriately
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good computer skills / Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work well with others / self-motivated

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.

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)