Forklift Operator-ARP
Amcor
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Job summary
Amcor is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator to support safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of materials near the plant. The role uses SAP for product tagging and requires 12-hour shift flexibility in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least 2 years of forklift experience. English proficiency and math skills are essential for accuracy and safety.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training a plus.
- Forklift certification and prior manufacturing experience preferred.
- Minimum 2 years experience operating sit-down forklifts.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English; basic math skills.
- Ability to work across all shifts and overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift safely for long shifts (up to 12 hours).
- Supply raw materials to production as needed.
- Move finished goods and label pallets; store properly in warehouse.
- Use SAP to tag finished product and track material needs.
- Stack, organize and maintain neat warehouse areas.
- Be flexible to changes in duties as production requires.
- Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Responsible for the safe & quality operation and proficient understanding of loading, unloading, and moving raw materials within or near plant, and regrinds scrap product.
- Abides by all Amcor’s Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
- Operate a sit-down forklift in a safe, but proficient manner; must be able to do so for a 12-hour period.
- Supply necessary raw materials to production as needed.
- Remove finished goods from production area and put production tickets on pallets and store in proper place in warehouse.
- Operate SAP Computer System in order to tag finished product and be knowledgeable of what material is needed.
- Stack finished product in warehouse in a neat manner.
- Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
- Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment that can change instantly.
- Must be able to work safely in a very tight production area and wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in the area or to perform specific job duties.
- Must be willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Shift Supervisor.
- Must be able to operate other types of equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of dock door/levelers/locks and dock operations.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsible for the safe & quality operation and proficient understanding of loading, unloading, and moving raw materials within or near plant, and regrinds scrap product.
- Abides by all Amcor’s Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
- Operate a sit-down forklift in a safe, but proficient manner; must be able to do so for a 12-hour period.
- Supply necessary raw materials to production as needed.
- Remove finished goods from production area and put production tickets on pallets and store in proper place in warehouse.
- Operate SAP Computer System in order to tag finished product and be knowledgeable of what material is needed.
- Stack finished product in warehouse in a neat manner.
- Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
- Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment that can change instantly.
- Must be able to work safely in a very tight production area and wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in the area or to perform specific job duties.
- Must be willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Shift Supervisor.
- Must be able to operate other types of equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of dock door/levelers/locks and dock operations.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Abides by all Amcor’s Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
- Operate a sit-down forklift in a safe, but proficient manner; must be able to do so for a 12-hour period.
- Supply necessary raw materials to production as needed.
- Remove finished goods from production area and put production tickets on pallets and store in proper place in warehouse.
- Operate SAP Computer System in order to tag finished product and be knowledgeable of what material is needed.
- Stack finished product in warehouse in a neat manner.
- Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
- Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment that can change instantly.
- Must be able to work safely in a very tight production area and wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in the area or to perform specific job duties.
- Must be willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Shift Supervisor.
- Must be able to operate other types of equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of dock door/levelers/locks and dock operations.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education)
- Forklift certification and previous work experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
- 2 years of forklift experience required; sit down forklift experience preferred.
- Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enters this information into an on-line database accurately. A strong mathematical ability is essential.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.
- Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
- Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.
- Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.
- Travel 0%
- Customer Focus
- Learning on the Fly
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Drive for Results
Functional/Technical Skills
Priority Setting
- External: Drivers and Customers
- Internal: Shift Supervisor and Warehouse Lead
- Normal Vision
- Distant Vision
- Near Vision
- Hearing/ Listening
- Sitting
- Talking/Speaking
- Hand/Finger Dexterity
- Walking
- Standing
- Stooping
- Pushing/Pulling
- Bending
- Kneeling
- Climbing
- Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)
- Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)
- Driving- Forklift
- Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
- Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
- Driving – Automobile/truck/van
Warehouse
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.
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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)
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