Material Handler
Listed on 2026-05-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Manufacturing Production, Forklift Operator
Position Overview
As a Material Handler, you are 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. The Rome 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 3 days on/3 days off and swings from day to night shift every 4 weeks.
YourKey Responsibilities
- Follow all 5S standards and job safety practices and policies including but not limited to food safety; personal protective equipment; emergency procedures, etc.
- Operate forklift and coordinate products including raw materials, scrap, finished goods, packaging materials, chemicals, and other supplies.
- Effectively communicate with vendors, delivery drivers, and customers.
- Inspect aluminium for proper quality standards and customer specifications.
- Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
- High School Diploma or education equivalent.
- 1 year of work experience in an industrial environment.
- 3 or more years of operation and maintenance of forklift.
- Working knowledge of proper hazardous waste management.
- Experience using JD Edwards, AS900, or similar warehouse or ERP system.
- Hot/Cold working conditions.
- Loud /Noisy environment.
- Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Climbing (stairs, catwalks, and other equipment as necessary).
- Expected Hourly Pay: $27.30 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data).
- Quarterly gainshare bonus program
- Daily OT after 8 hours
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.
- Onsite Work Environment:
This position is based in Rome, GA and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.
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- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Grade:
Hourly
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