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Production Warehouse Operative

Location:

Ilkeston, GB

Function: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Part-time or Full-time: Full-Time

Job Type: Employee

Workplace type: On site

Join Amcor and you can be part of the team that makes the packaging of the future better for people and our planet.

Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care. We are sustainability leaders in our industry, and we were the first global packaging company to commit to making all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. In addition, our products play a vital role in a circular economy as we are working toward 30% recycled material across our portfolio by 2030, and we are one of few packaging companies committed to using science-based targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift FLT Driver at Amcor Flexibles Extrusion Ilkeston, working on a 12 hour 4-shift pattern in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The role will operate in a high-speed, high-volume production environment to manufacture various blown films to tight customer specifications. Attention to detail and a drive for right first-time production quality is essential. Being a good team player and having a willingness to work in a flexible manner to suit changing business demands are also key attributes to being successful in the role.
Responsibilities to include:
•   Adherence to H&S rules and requirements at all times
•   Safe use of both counterbalance and reach forklift trucks (FLTs)
•   Safe use of pedestrian operated lifting equipment (Ped-Ops)
•   Completion of daily pre-use checks for the FLTs and Ped-Ops
•   Wrapping, packing and labelling of pallets of finished goods in the production areas
•   Transportation of the finished goods from the production areas to the warehouse racking
•   Use of hand-held scanning equipment to ensure finished goods are located correctly
•   Transportation of raw materials and packaging materials into the production areas
•   Safe handling of finished reels and packing them to correct customer specifications
•   Ensure no damage to finished goods or raw materials during the packing and transportation processes
•   Closely working and communicating with other members of the shift team to successfully hit shift targets
•   Maintain high standards of housekeeping (6S) and hygiene at all times
•   Promptly identifying and solving any operational problems when they arise
•   Working as part of project teams when required to improve processes and working procedures
Safety: safety is our number 1 priority, so adherence to the safety rules at all times and a willingness to embrace the Amcor safety culture is essential for this role.
Quality: ensure all production output meets the required quality and customer specifications including the packaging requirements to ensure all finished reels are packed correctly and made ready for dispatch.
Qualifications and Experience:
•   At least 2 years’ experience of operating both counterbalance and reach FLTs, and Ped-Ops
•   Full and up-to-date forklift licences for both counterbalance and reach trucks
•   Experience of operating in a 12-hour shift role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
•   Formal qualifications in both English and Maths
If you are interested in the role please apply with your CV here or send it to:
Mark Williams, Operations Manager: mark.williams@amcor.com
Applications will close on 7th May 2025

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

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