Material Handler
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Material Handler
Company:
Ball Corporation
Location:
Williamsburg, VA, US, 23185
Job Category:
Manufacturing/Operations
Req.
Position OverviewAs 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.
The Williamsburg 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 and rotating from day to night shift every 32 days.
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 the 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.
- Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Climbing (stairs, catwalks, and other equipment as necessary).
- Expected Hourly Rate: $27.37
- This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
- Onsite Work Environment:
This position is based in Williamsburg, VA. Regular in-person engagement on-site is required. 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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