Palletizer Technician

Amcor LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account/FSAs

Life insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Palletizer Technician to safely move materials between the warehouse and production floor, ensuring lines stay supplied and documentation is accurate. You will operate a pallet jack, inspect pallets, and help maintain a clean, safe production area.

This role emphasizes strict safety, teamwork, and adherence to Amcor's values as we enable continuous operations and efficient packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting, tracking, and documentation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform physical job demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE at all times.
• Operate a manual pallet jack and keep forks low when not in use.
• Transport cardboard, pallets, totes, and finished products between warehouse and production floor.
• Verify materials against travelers and bills of materials, documenting deviations.
• Maintain accurate counts and restock supplies as needed.
• Inspect pallets for cleanliness and integrity before use.
• Assist with breaks and provide Line Inspector duties when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Procedural compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

The Palletizer Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting materials, packaging supplies, cardboard, and finished goods between the warehouse and production floor. This role ensures production lines remain fully supplied, materials are accurate and compliant with documentation, and all safety, quality, and cleanliness standards are strictly followed. The Pallet Mover plays a critical role in supporting continuous production operations and may assist with Line Inspector duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Life Saving Rules and safety policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, including steel‑toe safety shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses, hairnets, and smocks, in accordance with production area rules.
• Clock in 15 minutes before the start of shift to complete shift‑to‑shift communication, review operational changes, and attend safety meetings.
• Safely operate a manual pallet jack, ensuring forks are always lowered to the floor when not in use.
• Transport cardboard, empty pallets, totes, and finished product between the warehouse and production floor using approved material‑handling methods.
• Ensure cardboard is never hand‑carried onto the production floor and that all team‑lift requirements are followed.
• Inspect pallets before bringing them onto the production floor to ensure they are clean, intact, and free of contamination.
• Remove plastic strapping using approved safety tools and dispose of materials immediately to eliminate trip hazards.
• Verify packaging materials against travelers and bills of materials, documenting any deviations accurately.
• Maintain accurate counts of materials used and remaining balances on travelers.
• Ensure machines have sufficient supplies and notify the warehouse when restocking is required.
• Complete Return to Warehouse Tickets for unused materials at the end of runs or during mold changes.
• Clean totes and wipe down products and containers before transferring them to production or rework areas.
• Assist with breaks and lunches as needed to maintain appropriate production coverage.
• Perform Line Inspector responsibilities when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting, tracking, and documentation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform physical job demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and production documentation.

Our Expectations

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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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.

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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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers.