Manufacturing Deco Material Handler (Forklift) - Night (D) Shift

Amcor LLC; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off, starting at 40 hours

Company-paid holidays starting at 8

Wellbeing programs & EAP

Health Savings Account/Flex Spending

Life insurance, AD&D, disability

Retirement Savings Plan with company 


Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Material Handler in Tennessee to distribute materials on the production floor, operate a powered forklift safely, read lot information, and ensure correct material placement. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ISO standards, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Responsibilities include daily forklift inspections, trailer checks, labeling verification, and accurate material transport.

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Capable of operating a forklift safely; six months of forklift driving experience required.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs periodically.
• Previous material handling or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret work orders.

Responsibilities

• Report to front line leadership.
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals.
• Perform daily inspections on forklift.
• Perform Trailer inspections prior to loading & unloading.
• Stock machines with correct materials by reading, interpreting & processing lot information & material type.
• Verify WIP labels, carton ID labels with hand held scanner.
• Check production quantity for accuracy.
• Transport materials/product using scanner.
• Move product to warehouse and assign to proper location.
• Practice First In & First Out product movement, Perform housekeeping duties as needed or assigned, Maintain lot control traceability, Assist palletizers or operators when needed, Control of non-conforming product, Manage scrap identification & flow within production, Work and perform to ISO Standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions.
• Uphold Quality Standards and follow the Absolutes.
• Read & interpret traveler/work order.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift safety

Teamwork

Reading/writing English

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler position responsible for the distribution of materials throughout the production floor, scanning product and moving it to specified locations while operating powered industrial trucks in a safe manner.

Essential Jobs and Responsibilities

• Report to front line leadership.
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals.
• Perform daily inspections on forklift.
• Perform Trailer inspections prior to loading & unloading.
• Stock machines with correct materials by reading, interpreting & processing lot information & material type.
• Verify WIP labels, carton ID labels with hand held scanner.
• Check production quantity for accuracy.
• Transport materials/product using scanner.
• Move product to warehouse and assign to proper location.
• Practice First In & First Out product movement, Perform housekeeping duties as needed or assigned, Maintain lot control traceability, Assist palletizers or operators when needed, Control of non-conforming product, Manage scrap identification & flow within production, Work and perform to ISO Standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions.
• Uphold Quality Standards and follow the Absolutes.
• Read & interpret traveler/work order.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Capable of operating a forklift in a safe and cautious manner to the satisfaction of the supervisor; six months of forklift driving experience required.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs periodically.
• Previous experience in material handling or shipping/receiving preferred.
• Ability to interpret work orders.

Additional Information

6:50pm - 7:00am 12 - hour shift (2 Days On, 2 Days Off, 3 Days On, 2 Days Off, 2 Days On, 3 Days Off) Contribution to Safety, Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards. Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up. Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude. Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting. Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality. Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance. Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team’s work. Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance. Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner. Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work. Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMCwww.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers.

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