Forklift Operator

Summary

Operates and maintains forklift to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product, transfers finished product to storage or staging area and ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.

• The forklift driver has the authority to shut down production equipment to prevent defective product.
• Perform daily operational check of forklift. Clean forklift after use.
• Continually inspect raw materials and product for defects.
• Strap and load gaylords.
• Load pallets and plastic onto trailers.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Print production tickets and attach to finished product.
• Scan finished product into storage area or onto trailer for shipment to customer.
• Load / unload dunnage trailers.
• Unload preforms and sort into proper areas.
• Move raw materials.
• Make proper paperwork for incoming & outgoing materials.
• Sit/drive up to 12 consecutive hours (including breaks).
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping of work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
One year forklift driving required. Related production/material handling experience desirable.

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificate and training in safe forklift operation are required.

Must attend all required Safety/OSHA training classes. Must adhere to all Safety Rules as posted in employee handbook and in the plant. All employees must adhere to the Amcor “No Injuries Program”.

Must be GMP/HACCP/Food Security trained.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here is representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

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