Forklift Operator - ARP

Amcor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (40 hours/year)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor is hiring a Forklift Operator to support daily production. You will operate and maintain forklifts, move raw materials, and ensure accurate inventory through RF scanning and data logging.

The role is on-site in a plant manufacturing setting with day and night shifts available and a pay rate of $24.15 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift experience, basic computer skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using propane or electric forklifts (single/double).
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supply production operations with raw materials.
• Print and scan Bill of Lading using RF scanner.
• Inspect finished goods for quality defects.
• Transfer finished goods to staging or storage areas.
• Load finished goods onto trucks to meet delivery windows.
• Complete logs and data input including closing sequences.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and report discrepancies.
• Communicate with internal departments.
• Remove or rework damaged product on pallets.
• Maintain a clean work area and general housekeeping.

Skills

Propane/electric forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Flexible shift availability

Heavy-lifting capability up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Job Description

Forklift Operator

Position Overview: Operates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management, and computer interface.

Schedule:

Day shift - 6:45AM - 3:15PM

Night Shift - $10:30PM - 7AM

Pay Rate:

$24.15

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished products.
• Prints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using a computer interface and RF scanner.
• Inspects finished goods for quality defects.
• Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas.
• Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers’ delivery requirements.
• Accurately completes all written logs and data input including closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of Lading.
• Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
• Removes/Reworks any damaged product on pallets.
• Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience using propane, or electric forklifts (single/double)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible shift’s depending on project/production requirements.
• Must be able to climb, bend, reach, and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.)

Physical Requirements

X Normal Vision

0 Distant Vision

0 Near Vision

X Hearing/ Listening

X Sitting

X Talking/Speaking

X Hand/Finger Dexterity

X Walking

0Standing

X Stooping

0Pushing/Pulling

X Bending

X Kneeling

0Climbing

X Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

0Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

X Driving- Forklift

0Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

0Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

0Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment: Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

About Amcor:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OurExpectations

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.

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Benefits

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)