Shuttle Truck Driver

Company:  Amcor plc
Location: Hazleton
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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
I.
Purpose
Transport and change containers of resin as needed for the film making process in the Extrusion Department as well as locate trailers at dock as needed.
II.
Duties
Task 1: Transport Containers
  • Using a shuttle truck move containers of pellets in and out of docks or around property for storing.
  • Driving shuttle truck locally offsite when necessary
  • Taking scrap to local vendor for processing
  • Count and document resin inventory (daily/monthly) in silos, on tracks and within department
  • Hook-up truck to containers to move. (Surface may be greasy and slippery.)
  • Request movement of railcars containing resin by Railroad when necessary (movement for empty or full hopper railcars).
  • Assist with locating resin hopper trucks for unloading of resin when necessary.
Task 2: Change Containers
  • Use a pry bar to open valve and completely empty valves into the compartment.
  • Hook-up hose on opposite side.
  • Lock vents with a sledge hammer.
  • Place hose adapter on tube and hook-up hose. (Required force to lock cap is 62.5 pounds. Average time to empty a container is 1.5-2 hours. Hopper Car takes a total of 6 hours to empty. There are 6 covered hopper cars at the docking station at one time. Each covered hopper car has 4 compartments with material in each.)
  • Clean up all material spills immediately.
  • Monitor resin pumping pressure gauges during pumping.
  • Monitor unloading of railroad / resin hopper trucks during transfer.
  • Walk from truck garage to covered containers to complete change.
Task 3: Visual Inspection of Car Upon Arrival
  • Climb steps to metal platform. (Utilize 4-rung ladder to reach steps.)
  • Inspect car from top to bottom for any vandalism or open vents. (No one may climb on top of the rail car.)
Task 4: Maintenance/ Inspections
  • Check silos 2-3 times per month. (Climb ladder to roof access and top of silo.)
  • Visually inspect silo hoses for leaks twice a day.
  • Report any holes to the Supervisor immediately, so they could patch pipes as needed.
  • Clear snow from truck garage to containers with snow blower.
  • Inspect rail and grease twice per month.
  • Note any mechanical issues with Shuttle Truck with supervisor.
  • Note any mechanical / electrical issues with the resin handling system with supervisor.
  • Vacuum dust / resin on concrete pads by silos and inside of silos as needed.
  • Shovel / Sweep / Vacuum all resin leaks to insure safe walking, and a safe environment.
III.
Knowledge
1.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.
Current CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
2.
Sources
Company will provide training.
IV.
Contacts
1.
Internal
Daily contact with supervisors and production personnel.
2.
External
Frequent contact with outside vendors.
V.
Responsibility
  • Safety is top priority.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the rail and storage areas.
  • Comply with all AIB, Safety, and Company policies.
  • Participate and attend on-site employee meetings.
  • Regular attendance is required.
  • Work all shifts.
  • Be willing to work overtime as the need arises.
  • Observe all PPE requirements.
  • Provide back-up to Material Handlers and Shippers as needed according to the progression chart outlined in the current CBA
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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