Industrial Truck Operator 11

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP

Apprenticeships

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging in Illinois seeks an Industrial Truck Operator to move materials between storage, machines and loading docks, following prescribed methods.

You will work from schedules, operate lift trucks, assist production, and participate in quality checks and safety routines. The starting pay rate is $23.99 per hour, with increases per the Collective Bargaining Agreement and potential bonuses depending on plant metrics.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing/Industrial experience 1-3 years.
• Basic math skills.
• Exposed to moderate-to-high noise level.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify product types and labels, and move items according to schedule.
• Use hand truck, dolly, and strapping equipment to secure loads.
• Handle pallets and repile spilled loads, manage scrap.
• Record incoming and outgoing production and supplies.
• Load finished product into trailers and secure with airbags and dunnage.

Skills

Forklift experience

Industrial experience

Basic math

Noise tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Industrial Truck Operator performs transportation assignments in designated locations according to prescribed method. Identifies and transports material to and from storage areas, cars, or trucks, machines and loading docks.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.
• Use hand truck or dollies, work saver or similar powered vehicles. Use hand or automatic strapping equipment to replace or add strapping to loads.-
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums. Repile spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant. Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment.
• Record incoming and outgoing production and supplies.
• Load correct finished product into trailers. Insert and fill air bags safe guard product. Install wood dun age and material in trailers per loading specs.
• Receive incoming material to proper storage or use location, using lift truck or hand cart.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions, discrepancies in shipments, receipts, delays and corrective action taken and of any poor quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• 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.
• Quality inspections of outbound product applicable documentation and support to driverscustomers.
• Perform other ITO duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Prior forklift experience required
• Manufacturing/Industrial experience 1-3 years
• Basic math skills
• Exposed to moderate-to-high noise level
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Ardagh Metal Packaging

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.

The starting pay rate for this role is $23.99 per hour. Any future increases are dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The company also offer a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets. Please note that the range for the rate provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final rate will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

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.