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Amcor Resin Material Handler (12-Hour Nights) in Lawrence, Kansas
Job Description
About the Role
The Material Handler plays an important role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring materials and supplies are available, organized, and handled safely on the production floor. This position focuses on maintaining material flow, supporting production needs, and keeping work areas clean, safe, and efficient. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values safety and accuracy, and works well as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are key to success in this position.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all required materials and supplies are available at the start of the shift
Transport, stage, load, and unload materials safely and accurately
Label, cover, and store materials properly in designated areas
Scan and track materials to maintain accurate inventory records
Load scrap and recyclable materials into trailers and replace containers as needed
Perform daily safety inspections on forklifts or other powered equipment
Complete required documentation related to material movement and shipments
Respond to production needs in a timely manner when requested
Follow all safety, quality, and sanitation standards at all times
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Complete additional tasks as assigned to support operations
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience
Experience in manufacturing or material handling preferred
Forklift experience and certification preferred
Basic computer skills and comfort using scanning or tracking systems
Good reading comprehension and basic math skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Team‑oriented attitude with reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, operate material‑handling equipment, climb ladders, and stand or walk for the duration of the shift
Additional Information:
Compensation: $21.53 per hour plus shift differential
Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am following a 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off!)
Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement
Career growth and internal promotion opportunities within Amcor
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities
Paid time off and holidays
Strong safety culture and supportive team environment within a global manufacturing company
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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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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