Material Handler

Amcor•Pittston, PA

14d

About The Position

The Material Handler unloads and warehouses deliveries, picks and ships outbound customer orders, and coordinates, supports, performs, and maintains product movement into and out of production areas. The role also assists with basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automatic wrappers. The position requires attention to detail, safe operation of warehouse equipment, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced environment. The schedule may be flexible and includes weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Berry Fork Truck Operating License.
Ability to lift 30 pounds multiple times per day and lift 45 pounds above shoulder height at least 10 times per hour.
Ability to climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance at least 30 times per hour.
Ability to operate a forklift safely in high-traffic, low-clearance areas.
Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and forklift horns.
Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better, peripheral vision of at least 70 degrees, and ability to read 10–12-point font from 12–18 inches.
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
Ability to work independently in a potentially isolated area of the building.
Verbal communication adequate to use a radio or paging system to contact coworkers in other areas of the complex.
Excellent attendance, reading comprehension, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Competency in simple math and effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to use a computer, solve problems, and execute solutions.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

Prior DC Link experience.
Prior experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Proven ability to lead and understand customers for each product line.

Responsibilities

Model Amcor’s values and behaviors, represent the company professionally, and follow all safety rules.
Ensure automated stretch wrappers operate efficiently and remain in proper working condition; perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
Monitor and maintain dunnage supplies, including slip sheets, wrapper film, and empty pallets.
Complete production-room processes, including wrapping finished goods when applicable, performing Script 41 moves, and scanning goods to storage locations.
Follow Warehouse Department standards and ISO and SQF guidelines and policies.
Load, unload, and troubleshoot logistics equipment, including wrappers, dock locks, garage doors, and battery charging stations.
Complete required annual HR MyDevelopment courses and Safety-designated GDC training courses, and score highly on them.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and damage-free work area, including warehouse and dock areas.
Place products neatly and evenly in designated warehouse rows and supply production areas with needed raw materials.
Check labeling and packaging before moving products into the warehouse by reading travelers.
Communicate daily with warehouse and production leadership.
Load trucks to customer specifications and verify quantities, products, labeling, and packaging.
Inspect trailers and complete the required documentation before loading.
Use problem-solving skills to address situations that arise and complete other assigned tasks or projects.
Cycle count to correct inventory errors only after verifying with leadership.
Pick and load outbound customer shipments promptly and without damage.

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; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.