Job Description
Position Purpose
The Material Handler is responsible for performing essential material control and warehouse functions to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality operation. This role supports production, maintains compliance standards, and contributes to a positive and safety-focused work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe work environment for yourself, co-workers, and the facility.
Identify and report safety concerns, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
Actively participate in safety and quality programs.
Follow all ISO, GMP, Food Safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times.
Report damages and unsafe conditions immediately.
Quality & Operational Excellence
Ensure quality standards are met in all processes and materials handled.
Identify and report quality concerns to supervisors or quality technicians.
Understand and support all customer requirements.
Promote zero waste, zero litter, and active participation in recycling initiatives.
Material Control & Warehouse Support
Assist with breaking down empty gaylords and maintaining the baler.
Support silo maintenance and cleaning as needed.
Assist fellow Material Handlers as directed by the Warehouse Manager.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Operate within defined job authority guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
Ability to work cooperatively with team members.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to read and understand standard English (e.g., pack lists and documentation).
Effective communication skills across diverse backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Sound judgment and decision-making aligned with company policies.
Ability to use radio or paging systems to communicate across departments.
Ability to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action.
Proficiency in JDE (preferred/required as applicable).
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for up to 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to safely operate a forklift in high-traffic, low-clearance areas.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs safely.
Hearing ability sufficient to recognize alarms, horns, and verbal warnings.
Must not be at risk of sudden loss of consciousness.
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
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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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.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
About Amcor
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC?
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