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 DESCRIPTION:  Forklift Driver

Job Summary

Responsible for correctly loading, moving and storing finished product to internal and external customers and local warehouse facilities.  Supplies packaging materials for production on an on-going basis and maintains an adequate supply of packaging materials in designated areas to keep production running at optimum levels.  Warehouseperson’s are responsible for the timely and correct movement of raw materials, supplies, and all other freight.  Requires a basic understanding of the Injection and Blowmolding processes including part numbers, gram weights, and end-use customers.  

Reporting Relationship

Warehouse Lead

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1.   Operate forklift truck in accordance with OSHA Power Industrial Truck regulations and Amcor safety procedures.   

2.   Locate and identify all material and product shipped to the warehouse including maintaining organization of rows in the warehouse for efficiency.

3.   Move finished goods product from production lines to the warehouse in assigned areas and loading trailers with finished product / preforms as assigned.  Ensure performs are in required locations as needed.

4.   Unloads, moves and stores incoming materials by checking identification and reporting shortages or damaged materials.  Moves materials to assigned areas using first-in / first-out (fifo).

5.   Sorts dunnage to insure materials are available for packaging department.  

6.   Supplies materials for finished goods production on time and in order.

7.   Enter all data on-line with minimal errors.  Accurately ticket finished product.

8.   Maintains all required documentation of trailer and forklift inspections, incoming materials,  housekeeping and any other required documents.

9.   Demonstrates basic knowledge of Injection and Blowmold packaging requirements, including both domestic and export products to assure that contaminated incoming / outgoing product or supplies are correctly segregated.

10. Change status of product as needed. Rework damaged product.

11. Completes all required safety checks for fork trucks, trailers, and tractors.

12.  Demonstrate organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and adequately maintain good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.

13. Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor “No Injuries Safety Contract” and as trained.  Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors.  Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.

14. Directly responsible for the proper support to all team members to ensure a positive team environment.   

15. Performs other related duties as directed by the Warehouse Lead or Production Supervisor.

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