Forklift Operator - Safe, Efficient Materials Movement

Amcor Limited; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year

Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance and disability benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Forklift Operator. The role involves safe operation of forklifts, supplying production with raw materials, and loading finished goods for delivery. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with forklifts, as well as basic computer skills. The position requires flexibility with work shifts and the ability to handle heavy items. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with forklift operations.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts as required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and moving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains forklift safely and efficiently.
• Supplies production operations with raw materials.
• Loads finished goods onto trucks to meet delivery requirements.

Skills

Experience using propane or electric forklifts

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

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

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)
• 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

☒Pushing/Pulling

☒Driving- Forklift

☐Driving – 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:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.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.

Amcor is committed to providing accommodation during the recruitment process. We provide equal treatment and accommodation to ensure a positive and barrier-free employment experience. If you are an individual who requires accommodation, please contact us.

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.

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

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)