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Job Description

Reports To: Warehouse Lead

FLSA Status: Hourly

Work Shift: M-F, 8am - 5pm (1-hour unpaid meal break)

Job Overview: The Hybrid Material Handler & Cycle Counter plays a critical role in supporting warehouse throughput while maintaining inventory accuracy. This position combines material handling responsibilities—such as picking, staging, loading and unloading, and put-away—with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical counts, discrepancy reconciliation, rack and location labeling, and data/system entry. By ensuring products move efficiently through the warehouse and that inventory records remain accurate and audit-ready, this role directly contributes to service levels and production schedules. The position performs routine material handling tasks while executing structured inventory control processes, such as cycle counting and variance investigation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining location labeling and partnering with Warehouse Lead to audit put-away and picking accuracy. The Hybrid Material Handler & Cycle Counter is expected to follow all safety policies and may flex to priority work centers based on operational demand.

Direct Reports: None

Geographical scope: Manufacturing facility (plant-based role). This role directly supports warehouse throughput and inventory accuracy influencing production schedules and customer service levels. Regularly collaboration with Warehouse Lead, Material Handlers, and Inventory Control team; occasional contact with auditors, suppliers, and logistics partners.

Decision-Making Authority: In this role, the Hybrid Material Handler & Cycle Counter (Inventory Control) exercises judgment in resolving inventory discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining labelling accuracy. The employee in this role is authorized to escalate unresolved issues or systemic variances to the Warehouse Lead. The employee in this role makes day-to-day decisions on prioritizing tasks between material handling and inventory control based on operational demand.

Functional Dimensions: This role has a significant impact across operations, finance, and safety:

• Operational Impact: Ensures production line efficiency, consistent product quality, and strict compliance with manufacturing standards. Accurate resin delivery and blending are essential to maintaining smooth operations.
• Financial Impact: Accurate cycle counts and discrepancy resolution reduce write-offs, shrinkage, and costly rework. Timely and precise data entry supports financial reporting and inventory valuation.

Safety Impact: Adherence to safety policies, PPE requirements, and hazard reporting helps prevent workplace injuries and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Decisions made during material handling and equipment operation directly affect employee safety and facility risk management.

Accountabilities

1. Material Handling: Pick, pack, stage, load/unload; perform put-away and replenishment using standard work and location accuracy.

2. Cycle Counting: Execute daily cycle counts and assist with monthly physical inventory; document results and variances.

3. Reconciliation: Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies (including negative bins); identify root causes and recommend corrective action.

4. Accuracy Audits: Assist Warehouse Lead with audits of put-away and picking accuracy: implement corrective labelling or procedural updates.

5. Labelling & Locations: Maintain rack and bin labels; ensure locations align with system data.

6. Data & Systems: Complete paperwork and accurate computer entries; update counts, moves, and adjustments per procedure.

7. Safety & 5S: Adhere to safety policies, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards; promptly report hazards.

8. Flex Support: Perform duties of a Material Handler/Picker when inventory tasks are complete or operational priorities require.

Qualifications/Requirements

Formal Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-6 months warehouse/inventory experience; forklift/lift-truck operation preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

• Knowledge: Warehouse operations, inventory control, and cycle counting, ERP/WMS basics, safety and 5S standards.
• Skills: Accurate counting and data entry, variance investigation, basic math, clear communication, and digital proficiency
• Abilities: Physical stamina for lifting up to 50 lbs and repetitive movement; attention to detail; adaptability to shifting priorities; sound judgment in standardized situations.
• Behaviors: Safety-first mindset, ownership of accuracy, process discipline, teamwork and collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement orientation.

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

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

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)