Ardagh Group is hiring: Forklift Operator - Baler in Fairfield

Purpose Of The Job

Front End attendant is responsible for all related items in the Front-End processes which includes receiving and transporting coils in the plant and general housekeeping. Performing all task in a safe manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to operate class 1, 4 and 5 industrial trucks to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods lifting up to 26,000 lbs.
• Receives and prepares aluminum coils
• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP’s and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Identify many types, sizes and labels of finished or in process products, shipping material or other processing materials. Familiarize self with productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedule and change sheets to assure correct and prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into baler. Operate baler, remove jams and compacted scrap in equipment. Clean and lubricate baler. Load bales of scrap on return pallets. Weigh and mark scrap pallets.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums. Re-pile spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant. Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to see that they are properly serviced. Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries.
• Handle dock board, packages, bracing and strapping. Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, warehouse, machines, and loading docks.
• Fill out forms, check identification, count or weigh material.
• Inputs and extracts information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Ability to understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer.
• Assist frontend production team as needed.
• Empty production floor waste / trash daily.
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience in container manufacturing preferred
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Physical Demands

• Able to stand for a long duration in excess of 8 hours.
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
• Able to lift to 40 pounds.
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people.

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.