Forklift Operator: Warehouse Specialist

Amcor; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor in Monroe, LA is seeking a Material Handler to join our warehouse operations. You will pick and stage orders, operate a forklift, perform lift truck inspections, and ensure accurate stocking and shipping of finished goods.

The role requires the ability to work overtime, lift up to 60 pounds, and follow safety policies. You will contribute to efficient warehouse movement and data collection using dc-LINK.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to grow with a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced.
• Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.
• Ability to adhere to Berry’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days, or nights for 12 or more hours.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for 12 or more hours per day or night.
• Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, and face mask.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain a forklift operator license; ability to mount and dismount forklift unassisted multiple times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Company policies.
• Adhere to Attendance guidelines.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Responsible for operating the forklift in a safe manner at all times.
• Performs Lift Truck Inspection check before using forklift each shift.
• Follow all safety guidelines/policies, proper use of equipment, etc.
• Pick orders – (pulling finished product from warehouse to fill orders).
• Stage orders to be loaded.
• Loading completed orders.
• Understanding of shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, customers’ special instructions.
• Warehousing (moving product to maximize usage of warehouse space)
• Perform cycle counts – to verify item quantities on hand.
• Moving finished goods from production holding area to the warehouse.
• Repackaging damaged materials as needed.
• Efficient use of time to maximize pounds/work hours.
• Learn how to use the many functions of dc-LINK Data Collection .
• Maintains proper housekeeping while performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Order picking

Cycle counts

Warehouse housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

dc-LINK Data Collection

Job description

Amcor in Monroe, LA is seeking a Material Handler to join our warehouse operations. You will pick and stage orders, operate a forklift, perform lift truck inspections, and ensure accurate stocking and shipping of finished goods.

The role requires the ability to work overtime, lift up to 60 pounds, and follow safety policies. You will contribute to efficient warehouse movement and data collection using dc-LINK.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to grow with a global packaging leader.