Material Handler

Davita Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team in Hazleton, PA. In this role, you will operate forklifts to transport materials, assist various departments, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards. Prior experience is not required as training will be provided, but a high school diploma is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport materials and assist in material handling.
• Ensure safety and compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist in unloading trucks and managing incoming supplies.

Skills

Safety Adherence

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 ever-changing 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, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, YouTube.

Job Description

Purpose

Utilize forklift to transport material as needed for operators and storing product. Receiving products and distributing to appropriate departments.

Duties

Task 1: Transport Materials from Machines to Racks to Departments using Forklift

• Operate forklift with both hand and foot controls, using an 18" step from the ground to a second 10" step to seat at 20" high. Use a hand scanner to scan picked-up product and record its storage location in the computer system.

12-Hour Poly Extrusion Assignment:

• Transport finished rolls from Extruder, Slitter, and Repellitizer to warehouse racks with forklift.
• Supply extruders with cores, pallets, roll end covers, additives, and core plugs.
• Place resin cradles on 44"x44" pallets, stacked 4.5" to 52" high, weighing 25 pounds each.
• Wrap and label Ultra-P pallets and deliver to shipping.
• Remove and record waste bins from extruders and replace with empty bins.
• Support the repellitizer operation.
• Pull rolls to the slitter for cutting when needed.
• Assist maintenance during extruder downtime, retrieve parts, and provide general help.
• Supply the core cutter with cores and handle removal.
• Maintain personal and work area cleanliness to comply with good manufacturing practices and food safety standards.
• Assist in training new or less experienced handlers.

12-Hour Press Department Assignment:

• Supply raw materials to the press department.
• Scan all returned rolls from the press department.
• Scan rejected rolls to LO17C and send to PX.
• Weigh plain film boxes and bins as needed.
• Respond to and supply the bag department as needed.

12-Hour Outside Person Assignment:

• Receive new pallets and bring them to department staging areas.
• Replenish pallets as needed.
• Separate good and damaged pallets.
• Redistribute good pallets for reuse and transport damaged pallets for repair or disposal.
• Dispose of waste drums and replenish drums.
• Ensure waste drums are securely closed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the plant exterior.
• Assist in training new handlers.
• Transport hazardous waste drums outside and inside.
• Remove liquid waste with vacuum trucks.
• Scrape solid residues from drums if needed.
• Weigh waste daily and on Fridays for second shift.
• Clean plant exterior areas.
• Deliver supplies to the front office, typically on Thursdays.

8-Hour Dayshift Assignment:

• Unload delivery trucks.
• Transport and store pallets of cardboard boxes.
• Handle receipts and documentation.
• Count and verify items against purchase orders.
• Stock and deliver shipments within the plant.
• Manage trash and recycling disposal.
• Supply the bag department with materials.
• Scan returned rolls from the bag department.
• Weigh bag waste.
• Use the Bortex Scrubber to clean dock areas and walkways.
• Maintain cleanliness to comply with safety and food standards.
• Assist in training new handlers.

Housekeeping

• Sweep floors inside and outside.
• Clear snow in winter using shovels and snowblowers.
• Paint designated areas as needed.
• Empty and log trash and recyclables.

Knowledge and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training provided on the job.

Contacts

• Internal: interactions with material handlers, crew leaders, department heads, and personnel.
• External: interactions with truck drivers and delivery personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety.
• Ensure materials are delivered and stored properly.
• Assist in unloading trucks and handling incoming supplies.
• Verify receipts and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Participate in employee meetings.
• Maintain regular attendance and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values daily to enable the business to win. Our success is measured by engaged employees, satisfied customers, satisfied investors, and a better environment.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information on your EEO rights or accommodations, please contact us as specified.

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