2nd Shift MATERIAL HANDLER

Berry Global; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions seeks a Material Handler in Muscatine, IA. This role focuses on maintaining product integrity through proper packaging methods and efficient warehouse organization. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and mechanical skills, along with the ability to perform physical tasks involving lifting and operating machinery.

Qualifications

• Requires two or more years of related experience.
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds and operate machinery.
• Must demonstrate good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for packaging, storing, and labeling products.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Assist the production area with needed raw materials.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Hand-eye coordination

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training

Job description

Overview

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 ever-changing 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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube

Responsibilities

THIS POSITION HAS NO DIRECT MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for keeping products neatly packaged, wrapped/palletized, and labeled correctly. This position ensures that all products are stored in the warehouse according to customer specifications. The Material Handler also maintains a clean, neat, and orderly warehouse and inspects forklifts for proper working condition.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Place product in designated rows in the warehouse neatly, evenly, and accurately.
2. Supply the production area with needed raw materials.
3. Assist in moving product into the print room when needed.
4. Operate stretch wrap/shrink wrap machines.
5. Ensure labeling and packaging are correct before moving product into the warehouse.
6. Communicate daily with shipping and production supervisors.
7. Assist loaders with proper loading procedures when needed.

The above describes the general content and requirements for this position. It is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned, or the scope of the job may change as business demands require.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

1. High school diploma or GED; vocational training; demonstrated mechanical ability.
2. Two or more years of related experience and training, or equivalent education and experience.
3. Ability to stand for long periods; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
4. Good hand-eye coordination.
5. Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
6. Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift/move 100 pounds; push/pull a pallet jack with 1500-pound load.
7. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
8. Work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions occasionally.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Previous production experience is a plus but not required.

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

• Commitment to Task: Responsible, persistent, dependable, and results-oriented.
• Communication: Clear, effective communicator, good listener.
• Customer Focus: High level of service orientation.
• Ethics/Social Behavior: Understands legal, ethical, social considerations.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Open-minded, receptive to change.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Prioritizes effectively, sets realistic goals.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Uses judgment, reviews facts, weighs options.
• Professional Knowledge: Demonstrates comprehensive job knowledge.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Maintains high standards under pressure.
• Teamwork & Networking: Collaborates effectively within and outside the department.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• See Training Matrix.

Contact

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is committed to equal opportunity employment. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

For more information on your EEO rights, see the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. For accommodations during the employment process, call 224-313-700 and specify your needs.

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With innovation, scale, and expertise, we help our customers grow and meet consumer needs worldwide. We develop responsible, sustainable packaging across various materials, supported by a global team of ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries, guided by our purpose to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future.