Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler supports warehouse throughput by performing all core material movement activities, including picking, staging, loading, unloading, put-away, replenishment, and internal material transfers. This role ensures that products flow efficiently through the warehouse to support production schedules and customer service levels. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, maintaining location accuracy during put-away, completing required documentation, and following all safety and 5S standards. The Material Handler may flex to priority work centers based on operational demand and is expected to maintain a safety-first mindset while supporting daily warehouse operations.

Accountabilities

• Material Handling: Pick, pack, stage, load/unload trailers; perform put-away and replenishment using standard work and location accuracy.
• Dock Operations: Support receiving and shipping activities, including BOL matching, ASN issues, and dock turn times.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other MHE; perform basic equipment checks.
• Labelling & Locations: Maintain rack and bin labels; ensure materials are placed in correct locations.
• Data & Systems: Complete paperwork and accurate computer entries for moves, receipts, and adjustments per procedure.
• Quality & Nonconformance: Coordinate with Quality Control on nonconforming materials, quarantine locations, and disposition.
• Safety & 5S: Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards; promptly report hazards.
• Flex Support: Assist other warehouse functions as needed based on operational priorities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

• Knowledge: Warehouse operations, material flow, safety and 5S standards
• Skills: Accurate material handling, basic math, data entry, communication, digital proficiency
• Abilities: Lift up to 50 lbs, repetitive movement, attention to detail, adaptability to shifting priorities
• Behaviors: Safety-first mindset, reliability, teamwork, process discipline, continuous improvement orientation

Other Information

• Physical Demands: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional climbing and working at heights.
• Work Environment: Exposure to loud noise, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, temperature extremes, and wet/humid conditions.
• Stress Factors: Throughput targets, dock turn times, shifting priorities, and maintaining accuracy under pace.

Our Expectations

• 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.

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

• 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)