Production Warehouse Operative 1

Amcor; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging firm in Ilkeston is seeking a Shift FLT Driver to operate forklifts in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with counterbalance and reach forklifts, along with safety adherence and team communication skills. Candidates must hold current forklift licenses. This role emphasizes safety and quality, offering a competitive position in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience operating counterbalance and reach forklifts.
• Full and up-to-date forklift licenses for both counterbalance and reach trucks.
• Experience in a 12-hour shift role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to H&S rules at all times.
• Safely operate counterbalance and reach forklifts.
• Wrap, pack, and label pallets of finished goods.
• Transport finished goods to the warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene.

Skills

Operating counterbalance FLTs

Operating reach FLTs

Adherence to safety rules

Communication with shift team

Education

Formal qualifications in English

Formal qualifications in Maths

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach forklift

Pedestrian operated lifting equipment

Job description

Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full‑time or Part‑time: Full Time

Job Type: Employee

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift FLT Driver at Amcor Flexibles Extrusion Ilkeston, working on a 12 hour 4‑shift pattern in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to H&S rules and requirements at all times
• Safe use of both counterbalance and reach forklift trucks (FLTs)
• Safe use of pedestrian operated lifting equipment (Ped‑Ops)
• Completion of daily pre‑use checks for the FLTs and Ped‑Ops
• Wrapping, packing and labelling of pallets of finished goods in the production areas
• Transportation of the finished goods from the production areas to the warehouse racking
• Use of hand‑held scanning equipment to ensure finished goods are located correctly
• Transportation of raw materials and packaging materials into the production areas
• Safe handling of finished reels and packing them to correct customer specifications
• Ensure no damage to finished goods or raw materials during the packing and transportation processes
• Closely working and communicating with other members of the shift team to successfully hit shift targets
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (6S) and hygiene at all times
• Promptly identify and solve any operational problems when they arise
• Work as part of project teams when required to improve processes and working procedures

Safety: safety is our number 1 priority, so adherence to the safety rules at all times and a willingness to embrace the Amcor safety culture is essential for this role.

Quality: ensure all production output meets the required quality and customer specifications including the packaging requirements to ensure all finished reels are packed correctly and made ready for dispatch.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience of operating both counterbalance and reach FLTs, and Ped‑Ops
• Full and up-to-date forklift licences for both counterbalance and reach trucks
• Experience of operating in a 12‑hour shift role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Formal qualifications in both English and Maths

If you are interested in the role please apply with your CV here or send it to:

Mark Williams, Operations Manager: [e-mail]

Applications will close on 20th November 2025.

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.