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Amcor plc
Loader-Forklift Operator
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$42,822 / year median in Georgia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Including, but not limited to, the following. Others may be assigned.- Receive and distribute product accurately.
- Load and unload materials to/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
- Safely operate and inspect power industrial trucks.
- Perform warehouse cleaning and consolidating
- Move pack-out.
- Load/ unload trucks.
- Perform cycle counts.
- Accepts responsibility to comply with all safety, quality, customer, ISO, SQF and any other regulatory requirements.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies- Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Written Communication
- Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Judgement
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Planning/Organizing
- Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality
- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities;
- Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and
- Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
- Safety and security
- Observe safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Innovation
- Generates suggestions for improving work.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have excellent attendance.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must have forklift experience/certification.
- Must be available to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to work independently with some supervision.
- Must have full understanding of Work-In-Process.
- Capable of physical mobility including walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting/moving objects (up to 35 pounds periodically).
- Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms.
- Must be able to perform all job duties in a safe and effective manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Regularly required to walk, lift and carry materials < 35 pounds (not repetitive), work in dusty conditions. 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.