Industrial Truck Operator

Ardagh Group; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Valparaiso, IN seeks a dependable material handler to safely move finished and unfinished goods within the plant. Responsibilities include supplying coils to production, unloading deliveries, and transferring goods to the warehouse, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in a noisy industrial environment. Prior experience in an industrial setting is preferred, with a commitment to teamwork and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Supply aluminum shell and tab coils to production modules.
• Unload coil deliveries—up to three coils per truck.
• Move finished goods from production to warehouse and packing stations.
• Tend to scrap baler and phase pallets of scrap bricks.
• Operate sweeper and floor scrubber; basic cleaning during overhauls.

Skills

PPE familiarity

Industrial experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To safely move finished & unfinished good throughout the plant

Key Accountabilities

• Supply aluminum shell & tab coils to production modules
• Unload coil truck deliveries - up to three coils per truck
• Dump garbage hopper into compactor
• Accumulate and consolidate recycling materials
• Move finished goods from production modules to the stretch wrapper & into warehouse
• Tend to scrap baler - remove totes, stage empty totes, operate overhead hoist, band pallets of scrap bricks
• Move totes of heads & tails from production modules to warehouse for recycling
• Shovel scrap when baler is not functioning
• Load/Unload balancer and move balancer trays to and from the warehouse
• Pack ends into sleeves & build pallets of finished goods on manual packing station
• Miscellaneous cleaning or power washing during equipment overhauls
• Conduct re-work when we have finished goods in Hold For Inspection (HFI) status
• Operate sweeper and floor scrubber
• Load scrap brick, scrap slugs, and finished goods into trucks

Knowledge/Skill/Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience working in an industrial environment

Key Competencies/Physical Demands

• Able to stand for long duration of time, grip, bend, reach, twist, climbing & driving
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with frequent 25 pounds
• Strict attention to precise outcomes
• Ability to multi-task
• Exposure to heat, vibrations and loud noise

These statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Some of the work requirements which are common to all jobs are housekeeping, meeting productions and quality levels, relief of others for brief periods, safety considerations and participation in teams and at meetings. All of these common elements have been included in the evaluated level of the job.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, 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, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!