We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit
Job Description
About the Role
The Production Forklift Operator operates and maintains a forklift to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product, transfer finished product to storage or staging area, and ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements. In addition to the forklift operational duties the Production Forklift Operator must be able to operate palletizer and downstream equipment. This includes palletizers, strapping machines, wrappers, conveyors and computer equipment used for labeling of finished goods. The Production Forklift Operator is responsible for handling floor operations as needed on-shift and will be looked upon to fill vacancies on-shift both planned and unplanned as needed to successfully staff the shift.

• Safety first - be aware of and abide by company safety policies and procedures at all times
• Complete quality checks as required and communicate quality issues to the Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor and Quality Department
• Operates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management and computer interface
• Supplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished product
• Prints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using computer interface and RF scanner
• Inspects finished goods for quality defects
• Effectively run the Palletizer, being aware of your surroundings to ensure conveyer lines are free of blockages
• Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas
• Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements
• Unload, sort, and replenish dunnage at palletizers for finished goods packaging
• Accurately completes all written logs and data input to include closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of Lading
• Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies lead/supervisor of discrepancies
• Effectively communicates with all internal departments
• Removes/reworks any damaged product on pallets
• Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties
• Follow all HACCP, GMP and Product Safety rules and guidelines
• Train current and new members of the department to perform job related tasks as needed

Physical Requirements
Normal Vision
Distant Vision
Near Vision
Hearing/ Listening
Sitting
Talking/Speaking
Hand/Finger Dexterity
Walking
Standing
Stooping
Pushing/Pulling
Bending
Kneeling
Climbing
Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)
Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)
Driving- Forklift
Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
About You

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience operating a forklift preferred
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to work any shift

What we offer you
When you join Amcor Rigid Packaging, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year
• 9 company-paid holidays per year
• ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leaves
• 401 (k) & ROTH 401 (k) Savings & Investment Plan w/ company match
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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