Forklift Operator
Amcor•Nicholasville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
Safely and effectively perform functions in warehousing, material handling and shipping to ensure proper materials flow to and from production area, accurate storage and inventory of finished goods, and proper loading and unloading of trucks for shipping and delivery.
Requirements
- Must be forklift certified by a Team Lead or Shipping Supervisor and must re-certify every 3 years in accordance with policy and OSHE standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Good written and verbal communications skills are required.
- Incumbent must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Incumbent must possess effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Incumbent must be capable of learning and successfully applying SAP system.
- Incumbent must possess a high degree of attention to detail.
- Must be capable of working safely and effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment.
- Incumbent must have the ability to interpret and carry out instructions.
- Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
- Incumbent must be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility as business needs require as well as for coverage for vacations and other absences.
- Must be capable of operating a lift truck for length of production shift.
- Will be required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Must occasionally squat, bend, kneel, reach, etc., in order to carry out essential functions of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift in a safe, efficient and effective manner for scheduled shift.
- Supply necessary materials to production area as required.
- Remove finished goods from production area, put production tickets on pallets and properly and neatly store in warehouse.
- Use SAP to tag finished product.
- Scan items into and out of bin locations in warehouse so inventory is properly maintained.
- Load and unload trucks properly.
- Ensure that material loaded and/or received matches bill of lading.
- Utilize Levels training program to increase technical skill, knowledge and cross training with both the plant and outside warehouse functions and practices.
- Must rotate through all areas throughout training.
- Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy.
- Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs.
- Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- May perform other related assignments at the direction of supervision.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
