Forklift Operator/Material Handler-Night Shift

Amcor Rigid Packaging

Forklift Operator

Nicholasville, KY

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 50,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 250 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

Basic Function:

Safely and effectively perform functions in warehousing, material handling and shipping to ensure: proper materials flow to and from production area, accurate storage and inventory of finished goods, and proper loading and unloading of trucks for shipping and delivery.

General Schedule: 12 hour rotating shift - nights (6:55pm - 7:00am)

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

• Incumbent must be forklift certified by a Team Lead or Shipping Supervisor and must re-certify every 3 years in accordance with policy and OSHE standards.
• Operate a forklift in a safe, efficient and effective manner for scheduled shift.
• Supply necessary materials to production area as required.
• Remove finished goods from production area, put production tickets on pallets and properly and neatly store in warehouse.
• Use SAP to tag finished product.
• Scan items into and out of bin locations in warehouse so inventory is properly maintained.
• Load and unload trucks properly. Ensure that material loaded and/or received matches bill of lading.
• Utilize Levels training program to increase technical skill, knowledge and cross training with both the plant and outside warehouse functions and practices. Must rotate through all areas throughout training.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy.
• Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs. Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel. Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May perform other related assignments at the direction of supervision.

Reporting Relationship: Material Handlers will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and indirectly to the Shift Supervisor.

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

Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior forklift experience in a materials function strongly preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Good written and verbal communications skills are required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Incumbent must possess effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills: Incumbent must be capable of learning and successfully applying SAP system. Must currently possess or be able to obtain a valid forklift license.

Other: Incumbent must possess a high degree of attention to detail. Must be capable of working safely and effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment. Incumbent must have the ability to interpret and carry out instructions. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule. Incumbent must be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility as business needs require as well as for coverage for vacations and other absences.

Physical: Must be capable of operating a lift truck for length of production shift. Will be required to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. occasionally. Must occasionally squat, bend, kneel, reach, etc., in order to carry out essential functions of the position.

Level of Authority: You have the right to hold for inspection, any product you feel does not meet customer/company specifications.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Forklift/Material Handling in Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nicholasville, KY (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nicholasville, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person