We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Job Summary:

Material Handler coworkers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating the forklift trucks and other support equipment in the Shipping and Warehouse areas of the plant. Material Handlers must have good safety awareness, well organized and able to move various sized loads of material throughout the operation.  Close attention to quality and detail is a must while working in a fast paced and quick changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely and proficiently operates forklift, be forklift certified, and conduct pre-shift forklift safety inspections before operating. Maintains good awareness of surroundings at all time.Supplies appropriate raw materials, pallets, top frames and tier sheets to production as neededKeeps an eye on production flow and assist Blow Mold area with preform dumping.Operates and maintains downstream equipment for break/lunch coverages and vacations as necessary.Accurately generates and labels finished pallets with correct production tickets.Loads and unloads trailers with finished goods, raw materials, or dunnage.Accurately transports and retrieves finished products to/from correct warehouse storage areas using FIFO.Accurately scans pallet tickets to BOL’sPerforms visual quality inspections of all incoming deliveries, outgoing products and materials used for production.Securely uses company computer systems for product identification, shipping pallets and ticketing finished goods.Uses good documentation practices for items such as preform receiving, incoming goods, trailer reports, BOL’s, etc.Follows all GMP, HACCP and Product Safety requirements.Completes daily and weekly housekeeping duties for both shipping and warehouse areas.Stacks and unstacks finished products and other materials safely and efficiently in the plant.Keeps finished goods conveyors cleared and shipping conveyors full to prevent production stoppage.Covers vacations and other absences according to Kenosha local attendance policy.Accepts other duties/changes to position as plant and production needs require.Wears appropriate personal protective equipment and uses safety equipment as required to perform job duties.

Job Specifications and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.   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.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred.Good written and verbal communications skills are required.Able to recognize and understand numbers and values, including data entry into database.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates schedule flexibility for coverage for vacations and other absences.Must have good computer skills and ability to learn Amcor systems – SAP experience is helpful.Good attention to detail including ability to feel and visually recognize products and quality defects.Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, high quality manufacturing environment.Able to carry out both simple and complex instructions.Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on the situation at hand.Must know and understand all safety aspects of forklift operation. 

Physical Requirements:

☒Normal Vision

☐Distant Vision

☐Near Vision

☒Hear / Listen

☒Squat

☒Talk / Speak

☒Reach up and out

☒Grasp

☒Pinch

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒Walk

☒Stand

☒Stoop

☒Push / Pull

☒Bend

☒Kneel

☒Climb

☒Twist

☒Carry (amount 50+ lbs.)

☒Lift (amount 50+ lbs.)

☐Lift (amount < 50 lbs.)

☐Carry (amount < 50 lbs.)

☐Drive – Automobile/truck/van

☒Drive- Forklift

Other Physical Requirements: 

Able to stand, walk and mount/dismount forklift up to 12-hours on concrete or other hard surfacesOccasionally required to lift/carry up to 60 lbs.Proficient  hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and controls.

Environmental Factors:

Continuous noise of 70-82dBOccasional exposure to chemicals

Required Safety Equipment

Hearing protectionEye protectionHead protectionHand protectionSteel Toe Safety Shoes

These requirements and training are not limited to the above and could be one or more depending on job assignment.  Requirements may include all other duties as assigned by management.

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 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 products

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 links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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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