Material Handler I (West)

Amcor LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (vacation)

Wellbeing programs

Retirement Savings Plan with company 2

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a forklift operator in Lawrence, Kansas. The role involves daily equipment inspection, safe loading/unloading of trailers, and accurate inventory handling. You will communicate priorities with the shift leader, perform cycle counts, and stage products for delivery.

Candidates must hold a valid forklift permit and demonstrate basic math, handwriting legibility, and computer skills. Expect weekend/overtime as needed, with a starting wage of $20.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift permit.
• Able to meet physical requirements.
• Legible handwriting and good math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good time management and communication in a team.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection and care of equipment.
• Coordinate with Front Line Leader on daily priorities.
• Load and unload trailers safely.
• Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies.
• Stage finished product for shipment.
• Pull orders from inventory and report issues.
• Work weekends or overtime as assigned.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Team oriented

Time management

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Daily inspection and care of equipment.Communicate with your shift’s Front Line Leader concerning daily work priorities.Load and unload trailers in a safe manor.Complete cycle counts.Stage finished product.Pull orders from inventory and report inventory discrepancies.Work weekends and/or overtime as assigned.Complete all other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Valid Fork-lift permitMeet physical requirements.Legible handwriting.Good math skills and basic computer skills.Able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.Good time management skills.Good communication skills / team oriented.Basic knowledge of inventory systems.Physical Requirements (limited list provided):Mounting and dismounting forkliftDriving forkliftChanging forklift battery /or propane tankTransferring product from pallet to palletPicking up empty pallets and stacking themStarting wage for this position is $20.50.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)