Material Handler/Shipper

Amcor; Victoria (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support driving forklift equipment, moving pallets, and assisting with packaging and shipping operations on-site in Minnesota. The role combines material handling with a focus on safety, quality, and efficient workflow within a manufacturing environment.

The position requires the ability to obtain a forklift operator license, basic computer skills for scanning and data entry, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a forklift operator license.
• Knowledge of general computer systems to use automated product scanning software.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and pallets within the warehouse and load/unload trailers.
• Perform housekeeping and safety checks, follow company policies and report hazards.
• Pack and prepare packaging and non-conforming product as required for production.
• Support cross-functional teams and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Crown lift forklift

Scanner

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Major Responsibilities: This job family includes both the shipping and material handling functions for the Warehouse. While there are many duties common to both positions, there are also some duties and responsibilities applicable to each function separately. Employees begin their assignment in the material handling function and are cross trained in the shipping function upon gaining experience as a Material Handler. Under the supervision of the Warehouse/Transportation Supervisor, operates forklift to move materials to the lines as needed and to move pallets of finished goods to the staging area for the Warehouse; loads and unloads trailers, pulls product, moves product with lift truck/turret truck within the warehouse and onto trucks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Duties Common to All Positions

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to management. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enters Near Miss data and observations into Global Data Center database (GDC)
• Responsible for housekeeping activities such as sweeping/moping tire marks by baler/stretch-wrap areas; picks up trash bags and empties recycle bins on production floor.; picks up and bales cardboard from production floor.
• Completes crown lift or forklift safety checklist; changes battery and fills battery cells with water on crown lift; fills propane tank on forklift.
• Completes packaging orders by: locating and pulling packaging in the warehouse racks and placing packaging on the designated area on the production floor. Consolidates similar packaging on the production floor as orders are placed by production personnel. Returns unused packaging to Warehouse.
• Participates in employee driven teams to address a variety of operations related issues.

Material Handler Duties

• Completes work orders by: pulling finished goods from lines, taking it to stretch wrap, weighing pallets and scanning finished goods pallet to JDE; transfers completed work. Retrieves pallets from outside and supplies to production lines by stacking appropriate number on pallet pal and removing them as needed during the production process; removes broken pallets and replaces with new ones; places broken pallets in designated area.
• Picks up, weighs, labels and bails non-conforming product from production lines; places bailed product in staging area; fills out the appropriate non-conforming product forms.
• Gets master-batch from racks and places it on the dumper; operates dumper to fill 1] batch holder and takes to appropriate location on the production floor; breaks down empty gaylord and takes to cardboard recycling area.
• Safely operates and maintains baler and stretch wrap machine as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to obtain a forklift operator license. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of general computer systems in order to utilize automated product scanning software.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job in Manufacturing, the employee is regularly required to lift, move and carry boxes of materials and/or equipment, unassisted, weighing up to 35 pounds. Employees must be able to drive a forklift and must have 20/20 vision with corrective lenses. Employees must have manual dexterity to use scanner and to key information into computer system.

OurExpectations

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.

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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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)