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Forklift Operator-Production

Amcor Rigid Packaging
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time
United States, Colorado, Denver
4990 Ironton St (Show on map)
Jun 26, 2025
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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

Job Description

About the Role

The Production Forklift Operator operates and maintains a forklift to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product, transfer finished product to storage or staging area, and ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements. In addition to the forklift operational duties the Production Forklift Operator must be able to operate palletizer and downstream equipment. This includes palletizers, strapping machines, wrappers, conveyors and computer equipment used for labeling of finished goods. The Production Forklift Operator is responsible for handling floor operations as needed on-shift and will be looked upon to fill vacancies on-shift both planned and unplanned as needed to successfully staff the shift.

  • Safety first - be aware of and abide by company safety policies and procedures at all times
  • Complete quality checks as required and communicate quality issues to the Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor and Quality Department
  • Operates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management and computer interface
  • Supplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished product
  • Prints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using computer interface and RF scanner
  • Inspects finished goods for quality defects
  • Effectively run the Palletizer, being aware of your surroundings to ensure conveyer lines are free of blockages
  • Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas
  • Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements
  • Unload, sort, and replenish dunnage at palletizers for finished goods packaging
  • Accurately completes all written logs and data input to include closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of Lading
  • Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies lead/supervisor of discrepancies
  • Effectively communicates with all internal departments
  • Removes/reworks any damaged product on pallets
  • Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties
  • Follow all HACCP, GMP and Product Safety rules and guidelines
  • Train current and new members of the department to perform job related tasks as needed

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

Driving- Forklift

Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

About You

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience operating a forklift preferred
  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be willing to work any shift

What we offer you

When you join Amcor Rigid Packaging, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year
  • 9 company-paid holidays per year
  • ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits
  • Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leaves
  • 401 (k) & ROTH 401 (k) Savings & Investment Plan w/ company match
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
  • Fitness and Rewards & Recognition Programs
  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

The pay range for the above referenced position is determined by taking into account many factors such as experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, education and other business-related factors. Salary decisions are based on each job. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $23.35-$25.45 based on skills, ability and experience.

OurExpectations

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
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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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

  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

  • Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

  • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match

  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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