Material Handler

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A packaging solutions company in Monroe, Louisiana is seeking candidates for an operational role focused on forklift operation, safety compliance, and order fulfillment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work overtime. The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds and working in various climates. Comprehensive benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.
• Ability to adhere to safety and environmental policies.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift safely in all conditions.
• Pick and stage orders for loading.
• Perform Lift Truck Inspection checks before use.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to operate a forklift

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Join a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Company policies.
• Adhere to Attendance guidelines.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Responsible for operating the forklift in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform Lift Truck Inspection check before using forklift each shift.
• Follow all safety guidelines/policies, proper use of equipment, etc.
• Pick orders – pulling finished product from warehouse to fill orders.
• Stage orders to be loaded.
• Loading completed orders.
• Understand shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, customers' special instructions.
• Warehousing (moving product to maximize usage of warehouse space).
• Perform cycle counts to verify item quantities on hand.
• Moving finished goods from production holding area to the warehouse.
• Repackaging damaged materials as needed.
• Efficient use of time to maximize pounds/work hours.
• Learn how to use the many functions of dc‑LINK Data Collection.
• Maintains proper housekeeping while performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced.
• Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.
• Ability to adhere to Berry's Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days, or nights for 12 or more hours.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for 12 or more hours per day or night.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, and face mask.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain a forklift operator license; ability to mount and dismount forklift unassisted multiple times per shift.

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).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability.