Material Handler

Amcor•Bowling Green, KY

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description SUMMARY Move materials, supplies and finished goods to designated areas using a forklift. Load and unload trucks as needed. Record item movement as needed.

Requirements

H.S. graduate or equivalent preferred and previous forklift experience.
Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed
Ability to do functional math; i.e. adding, subtracting, multiplying and division.
Manual dexterity required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue.
The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze.
The employee routinely bends and lifts up to 50 pounds and climbs/descends stairs.
The employee stands approximately 2 hours and routinely walks the warehouse area to check production and consult with other employees.
The employee routinely steps up 1 ½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift.
Operation of pallet jacks, lifting equipment and driving the forklift are essential to job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Perform operations and safety check on equipment before using it.
Proceed safely to assigned area to pull, load and move merchandise checking pick sheets and load sheets and all documents specific to each type of merchandise.
Report inconsistencies or problems to supervisor/manager.
Use equipment appropriate to each type of movement.
Must maintain accuracy with all documentation.
Adjusts dock plates to truck floor surface at shipping dock.
Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and Logistics Manager.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Berry’s guidelines.
Visually inspects work environment for hazards, equipment safeguards, employees’ safety, and adherence to policies.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, company, and housekeeping rules.

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)