Industrial Truck Operator

ArdaghGroup; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging is seeking a forklift operator to move cans and pallets within our warehouse and loading areas. You will operate industrial trucks, load and unload cans, and ensure accurate paperwork and safe handling.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with PPE, and prior experience in fast-paced manufacturing. Overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Detail oriented.
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial truck to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods.
• Transport material to and from storage areas, warehouse, trucks, machines and loading docks.
• Stacks and un-stacks pallets of cans.
• Rebuild pallets of cans, as needed.
• Input and extract information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Maintain housekeeping and perform preventative maintenance checks on industrial trucks.
• Communicate issues with incoming product and follow up.

Skills

Detail oriented

PPE familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The ITO is responsible for maintaining and driving forklifts, moving product, equipment, or materials in the warehouse and in and out of trucks.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate industrial truck to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods.
• Transport material to and from storage areas, warehouse, trucks, machines and loading docks.
• Stacks and unstacks pallets of cans.
• Rebuild pallets of cans, as needed.
• Fills out forms, checks identification, counts and/or weighs materials.
• Handles skids, pallets, chipboard, top frames, drums or other material.
• Inputs and extracts information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Handles and dumps scrap, spoilage or trash.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance checks on industrial trucks.
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Ability to understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer.
• Ability to recognize defective product during loading and transportation process.
• Communicate issues with incoming product immediately and follow up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Detail oriented.
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands

• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, and loud noise.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and use of foot pedals.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts.

Company Information

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

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.

Locations

Nearest Major Market: Cleveland

Nearest Secondary Market: Mansfield