Material Handler
AmcorAbout the role
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 OVERVIEW:
Material Handlers perform necessary handling of materials at both the beginning and end of the production process.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
4-3 Schedule 12 hr Nights (6p-6a)
COMPENSATION:
$19.24 + $1.50 Shift premium!
BENEFITS:
- Up to $4,000 retention AND referral bonuses available
- Benefits Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision!
- Retirement: 401(k) match up to 8%
- Training & Education: Tuition Reimbursement
WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS A MATERIAL HANDLER:
- Receive materials and unload using forklift equipment, following the 1st In/1st Out system and move to proper locations
- Verify accuracy of paperwork vs. received material and enter and allocate into the MRP system (SAP)
- Verify acceptance of material by QA via certification and document appropriately
- Provide documentation of material delivery to appropriate departments
- Move to stock machines (substrates) and return rolls and materials to storage
- Move finished goods to labelling area and complete labelling
- Place materials into appropriate racks and document locations on slitter tickets
- Maintain location system
- Complete staging and shipping tasks including pulling orders, move to staging area, checking orders and loading trucks
- Assist if needed in inventory of raw materials monthly (this may involve working odd hours) and involvement in recounts
- Follow all safety policies and practices
- Conduct cycle counts and other miscellaneous tasks as required
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:
- 2+ years of experience operating a forklift (preferably stand-up lift) preferred
- Basic knowledge of truck capacities, warehouse flow and production process environment (FIFO) location system knowledge preferred
- Basic mechanical ability
- Solid communication and teamwork skills
- Willing and able to work a flexible schedule of up to 12-hour shifts
WHAT WE VALUE:
- Passion for Safety and following Safety Procedures
- Passion for Quality and meeting Customer Specifications
- Must have a positive attitude that promotes the Amcor High Performance Culture
- Fully aligned with the Amcor Core Values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and Out Performance
- Initiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation
- A team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to
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