Material Handler

Job Description

Primary Function:

Safely moves finished goods and supplies to designated areas ensuring all associated documentation is accurately filled out and properly submitted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.

FACILITY:

A Material Handler (Level 1), under the direction and supervision of Production Super and Production Manager, will be able to:

1) Receive and warehouse raw goods from the Warehouse, Inter-Plant Transfers and Vendors.

2) Pick and load orders for shipment to the Warehouse, customer, or Toller.

3) Check J-Items in JDE system to verify INV, transactions of resins, additives, order packaging, inventory and scrap

4) Accurately load customer orders on trailers. Ensure the load will remain stable during transit and that the weight is properly distributed within the trailer.

5) Deliver packaging materials to the work centers, remove finished pallets, and prepare to sip

6) Inspect, drive and maintain assigned forklift as instructed through Amcor Global training programs.

7) Accurately document all activities associated with receiving, warehousing and shipping operations as instructed through Amcor Global training programs.

8) Comply with all safety rules and policies and report unsafe conditions to the Supervisor, Manager or Plant Safety Representative.

9) Take appropriate action to ensure conformance to AIB,SQF, quality policies and regulations

10) Attend regular department meetings, safety meetings and company provided training

11) Assist in troubleshooting material variances and system discrepancies

12) Maintain good housekeeping practices, support CI and 6S initiatives.

13) Complete all assignments as directed by Management.

OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Must be able to read, write and understand English; being bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and Managers. Follow verbal and written instructions.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Follows Amcor’s Safety Absolutes and various safety policies.  Visually inspects warehouse area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety and adherence to policies and maintains compliance with housekeeping rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully/ with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have a high school diploma or GED and have previous forklift experience. Be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly. Must be familiar with ERP, INV systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, write, understand and communicate in English; ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to do functional math: (i.e. add, subtract, multiply and divide).

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to understand customer specifications in the Production Order Form, shippers, bill of lading doc, and know what finished flexible product should be produced that meets all the customer's specifications for shipment.

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 the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Manual dexterity required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue.  The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze.  The employee routinely bends and lifts up to 50 lbs. and climbs/ descends stairs. The employee stands approximately 2 hours and routinely walks the warehouse area to check production and consult with other employees. The employee routinely steps up 1 ½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift.  Operation of pallet jacks, lifting equipment and driving the forklift are essential to job responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, palletizing product in excess of 1000 lbs. stored in rack and floor locations and loading/offloading operations of trailers and containers.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.  The employee is continuously exposed to temperature variances from extreme heat during the summer to extreme cold during the winter. An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment.

SALARY RANGE:

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $19.75; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience between $18.65 and $21.50. 

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/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. 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.

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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)