Front End Attendant

Ardagh Group; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

STD/LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apprenticeship programs

Professional development

Job summary

Ardagh Group in California is seeking a Front End Attendant to support front-end operations, receive and transport coils, and maintain safe housekeeping in the plant. You will operate class 1, 4 and 5 industrial trucks, lift up to 26,000 lbs, and follow Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and SQF procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and willingness to work in a fast-paced metal packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Experience in container manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate class 1, 4 and 5 industrial trucks to transport items up to 26,000 lbs.
• Receive and prepare aluminum coils and related materials.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with safety SOPs (Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding).
• Identify materials, load scrap for baling, and operate baler.
• Transport materials to storage, machines, and docks; input data into computer systems.
• Assist frontend production team as needed; perform routine inspections of lift trucks.

Skills

PPE

Container manufacturing

Computer skills

HS diploma

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

Front End attendant is responsible for all related items in the Front-End processes which includes receiving and transporting coils in the plant and general housekeeping. Performing all task in a safe manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to operate class 1, 4 and 5 industrial trucks to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods lifting up to 26,000 lbs.
• Receives and prepares aluminum coils
• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP's and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Identify many types, sizes and labels of finished or in process products, shipping material or other processing materials. Familiarize self with productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedule and change sheets to assure correct and prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into baler. Operate baler, remove jams and compacted scrap in equipment. Clean and lubricate baler. Load bales of scrap on return pallets. Weigh and mark scrap pallets.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums. Re‑pile spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant. Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to see that they are properly serviced. Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries.
• Handle dock board, packages, bracing and strapping. Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, warehouse, machines, and loading docks.
• Fill out forms, check identification, count or weigh material.
• Inputs and extracts information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Ability to understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer.
• Assist frontend production team as needed.
• Empty production floor waste / trash daily.
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience in container manufacturing preferred
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Physical Demands

• Able to stand for a long duration in excess of 8 hours.
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
• Able to lift to 40 pounds.
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.

Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America

has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

Upon hire, the starting hourly base for this role is $25.14 per hour. The company also offer a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets. Please note that the wage provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for California residents. The wage could be different for applicants who do not reside in California.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.