Material Handler

ball•Winter Haven, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Handler, you’re a member of an assigned production crew, reporting to the Plant Warehouse Supervisor. You will contribute to the success of Ball by observing operating principles of all assigned equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility. Safely and efficiently operates forklifts to unload, transport, and load materials and finished products in support of the production of high, infinitely recyclable aluminum packaging. The Winter Haven plant is a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) working 4 days on / 4 days off. Schedules will rotate from day to night shift every 4 weeks.

Requirements

Possesses or can obtain forklift certification, demonstrating competency and adherence to safety standards when operating material-handling equipment
Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending written materials clearly in the local language relevant to the role, enabling effective communication and understanding of work instructions and safety protocols.
Ability to apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard material handling techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Required on-the-job and classroom training.
Working knowledge of proper hazardous waste management.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Basic computers skills
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or a related manufacturing environment preferred, facilitating understanding of operational procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift and coordinate products including raw materials, scrap, finished goods, packaging materials, chemicals, and other supplies.
Review warehouse production planning schedule to determine duties for shipping and receiving.
Ensures finished goods are properly documented for shipment.
Stages and loads finished goods and materials in accordance with warehouse and production planning schedule.
Coordinates all processed scrap materials at bins and hoppers.
Bands and stores materials.
Loads trucks as necessary.