Forklift Operator

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
Job Description
Position Overview:
Responsible for the safe & quality operation and proficient understanding of loading, unloading, and moving raw materials within or near plant, and regrinds scrap product.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Abides by all Amcor's Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Operate a sit-down forklift in a safe, but proficient manner; must be able to do so for a 12-hour period.
• Supply necessary raw materials to production as needed.
• Remove finished goods from production area and put production tickets on pallets and store in proper place in warehouse.
• Operate SAP Computer System in order to tag finished product and be knowledgeable of what material is needed.
• Stack finished product in warehouse in a neat manner.
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
• Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment that can change instantly.
• Must be able to work safely in a very tight production area and wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in the area or to perform specific job duties.
• Must be willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Shift Supervisor.
• Must be able to operate other types of equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of dock door/levelers/locks and dock operations.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education)
• Forklift certification and previous work experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2 years of forklift experience required; sit down forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enters this information into an on-line database accurately. A strong mathematical ability is essential.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.
• Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.
• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.
• Travel 0%

Competencies:
Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies
Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:
Functional/Technical Skills
Priority Setting
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Relationships:

• External: Drivers and Customers
• Internal: Shift Supervisor and Warehouse Lead

ADA Requirements:
Physical Requirements
☒Normal Vision
☒Distant Vision
☒Near Vision
☒Hearing/ Listening
☒ Sitting
☒Talking/Speaking
☐Hand/Finger Dexterity
☒ Walking
☒Standing
☒Stooping
☐Pushing/Pulling
☒Bending
☐Kneeling
☐Climbing
☐Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)
☐Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)
☒Driving- Forklift
☒Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
☒Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
☐Driving - Automobile/truck/van
Work Environment: Warehouse
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.
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

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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