Industrial Truck Operator

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America is seeking a warehouse operator to operate forklifts and move cans and materials within the warehouse and loading docks.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to follow procedures, and comfort with standing for long periods, bending, and lifting heavy loads. Overtime and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Detail oriented and careful with safety procedures.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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 unstacks pallets of cans.
• Rebuild pallets of cans, as needed.
• Fills out forms, checks identification, counts and/or weighs materials.
• Inputs and extracts information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Ability to understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer.
• Communicate issues with incoming product immediately and follow up.

Skills

Detail oriented

PPE familiarity

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Purpose of the Role

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

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.