Material Handler

Amcor LLC; Bowling Green (KY); 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 per

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account

Retirement Savings Plan with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a safety-conscious manufacturing operator to support production. You will follow safety, food safety, quality, and plant rules, operate equipment, and ensure proper handling of materials.

Responsibilities include operating shrink wrap machines, resin handling systems, forklift operations, transporting pallets, and preventing nonconforming product from shipping. Team members must pass a drug screen and PIT license tests as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of passing a written basic skills test with a score of 75% or better.
• Capable of operating a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) in a safe and cautious manner; must pass PIT operator test and obtain Berry PIT license.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Negative drug screen test results.
• Attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Past experience / proven ability within the specified disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and plant rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
• Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.
• Supply machines with required and correct materials.
• Transport finished goods pallets to staging area as directed.
• Safely operate shrink wrap machines and document alarms or nonconformities as directed.
• Operate resin handling system including bulk rail car unloading system, silo, bin, storage, and conveying system from bins to machines.
• Transport nonconforming / rejected product to/from hold areas as required.
• Collect and move scrap items to the appropriate scrap area.
• Operate grinder, clear jams, clean grinding area, if applicable.

Skills

Physical mobility

English proficiency

PIT operation

Attendance & overtime readiness

Negative drug screening

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Job Description1.0 Responsibilities, including but not limited to:1.1 Responding to any emergency or potential emergency.1.2 Security diligence, including maintaining control of personal key cards, preventing unauthorized entry to the facility by non-Berry employees, and proper maintenance / security of Berry information and equipment within your direct responsibility.1.3 Constant vigilance and participation in Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Production practices.1.4 Prevent nonconforming product from being shipped to customers.1.5 Identify and record problems relating to product, processes or quality system.2.0 Authority, including but not limited to:2.1 Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product or quality systems.2.2 Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.2.3 Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions.3.0 Primary Duties, including but not limited to:3.1 Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and plant rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.3.2 Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).3.3 Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.3.4 Supply machines with required and correct materials.3.5 Transport finished goods pallets to staging area as directed.3.6 Safely operate shrink wrap machines and document alarms or nonconformities as directed.3.7 Operate resin handling system including bulk rail car unloading system, silo, bin, storage, and conveying system from bins to machines.3.8 Transport nonconforming / rejected product to/from hold areas as required.3.9 Collect and move scrap items to the appropriate scrap area.3.10 Operate grinder, clear jams, clean grinding area, if applicable.4.0 QUALIFICATIONS / Education Required:4.1 Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.4.2 Maintain an attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.4.3 High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.4.4 Read, write and speak English.4.5 Past experience / proven ability within the specified disciplines.4.6 Negative drug screen test results.4.7 Capable of operating a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) in a safe and cautious manner. Must pass the PIT operator test and obtain a valid Berry PIT license.4.8 Capable of passing a written basic skills test with a score of 75% or better.Our ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate 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.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)