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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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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.

Other Information:

+ Physical Demands: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional climbing and working at heights.

+ Work Environment: Exposure to loud noise, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals; temperature extremes from equipment; wet or humid conditions.

+ Stress Factors:

+ Time pressures: Meeting throughput targets, cycle count schedules, and doc turn times while maintaining accuracy. Attention to Detail: High concentration required for data entry and variance resolution under operational pace. Operational Variability: Shift priorities between inventory tasks and material handling; unexpected discrepancies or urgent orders.

+ Safety Compliance: Continuous adherence to PPE and safety protocols in a dynamic warehouse environment.

+ Career Path: Potential progression to Inventory Control Specialist or Lead Material Handler, Warehouse Lead. Growth drivers include strong performance in accuracy, proficiency, problem-solving, leadership and system proficiency; willingness to cross-train and taken on process improvement initiatives.

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.

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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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $5,000 to $52,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $5,000 to $100,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

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 80 hours per year for full-time hourly employees

+ 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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