Forklift Driver

Amcor•Mankato, MN

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Amcor Flexibles’ Mankato, Minnesota facility is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Logistics department to support the converting facility. Under the supervision of Logistics Management, the role assists with day-to-day receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations, helping ensure that these activities are productive and cost-effective. Excellent attendance and good communication are essential. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and occasional overtime. The posting also states that the employee must be willing and capable of working an 8- or 12-hour shift schedule. The pay range is $19.94–$29.85. Amcor describes a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, wellbeing programs, HSA/FSA, insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, a retirement savings plan with company match, tuition reimbursement subject to approval, and a discretionary bonus program. Other listed offerings include safety boot allowances, reimbursement for safety prescription glasses, and bonuses paid twice per year.

Requirements

Experience driving a forklift.
Experience in shipping and receiving.
Excellent attendance and good communication.
Willingness and capability to work an 8- or 12-hour shift schedule.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations under the supervision of Logistics Management.
Help maintain a safe work environment by inspecting or observing the warehouse and equipment, including forklifts, dock areas, products, lighting, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, aisleways, and intersection mirrors.
Use Logistics Reports to identify and resolve operational issues and report inconsistencies or problems to Management.
Participate in forklift operator team meetings and keep coworkers informed about logistics department workflow.
Perform inventory control activities.
Verify that products fit on loads and check the accuracy of pick/pack and staged orders.
Perform warehouse consolidation activities and conduct warehouse walkthroughs, reporting discrepancies to Management.
Use or develop proficiency with Microsoft Office, Amcor programs, and other software made available to the Logistics Department.
Fulfill other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Three medical insurance options and medical insurance coverage beginning on the first day of employment if selected.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage.
Disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) and a retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off (PTO), including full-time hourly employees starting at 40 hours per year; amount may vary by location.
Holiday pay and company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year; amount may vary by location.
Perfect-attendance incentives.
Safety boot allotment.
Safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
Bonus paid twice per year.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Parental Leave.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.