Forklift Operator

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Summary: 
Monitor the plant floor and supply the production lines with material. Load and unload trucks as 
needed. Maintain highest level of quality and safety in all operations. Maintain cleanliness and 
inventory accuracy.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities: 
• Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and all team members and equipment through 
daily 5S, housekeeping activities, vehicle safety checks and report all unsafe acts or 
conditions.
• Ability to work any shift including 12-hour shifts, weekend shifts, holidays, maintenance 
days, etc.
• Provide accurate reporting of safety, quality, production, and efficiency.
• Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Operate and/or work around highly automated systems including robotic equipment.
• Completion of shipping/receiving/warehousing SAP transactions.
• Load and unload trucks while maintaining EHS 155 requirements
• Maintain continuous flow of material for production lines.
• Complete quality checks as needed including FIFO
• Accurately warehouse products
• Deliver the basic supplies to each department
• Precision placement of products at various heights

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: 
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and interpret written documentation.
• Must be team oriented with high energy and initiative.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving experience.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Must adhere to and support the Trivium Code of Conduct.

• Ability to operate and/or work around highly automated industrial equipment safely and 
efficiently.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to complete safety, quality and production documentation as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing initiatives.
• Mechanical aptitude to fulfill essential duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities. 
(maintenance/operations positions only)
• Ability to use small hand tools

Education and/or Experience: 
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Computer Skills:
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to operate tablets and mobile computers

Other Skills and Abilities: 
• Team member must be punctual and reliable.
• Fork truck certified

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team 
member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations 
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While 
performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear 
and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach 
with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be 
required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. There is no 
continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as 
well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary. 
Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, and Continuously 67-100% of the time. 
Average hours per week: 40
Usual Shift worked is: 8 or 12 hours

Time during the workday the team member may be required to:
Stand 5% Sit 80%
Walk 5% Lift 5%
Twist 70% Squat 1%
Crawl 1% Climb 34%
Bend (90-180 degrees) 4% Reach above shoulders 20%
Work at heights 1% Ascend / Descend Stairs 10%
Kneel 1%

This position requires ability to lift:
Up to 15 lbs. Frequently
16-30 lbs. Frequently
31-50 lbs. Occasionally
51-75 lbs. Seldom
76-100 lbs. Not required
Over 100 lbs. Not required

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member
may encounter while performing the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations 
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Team members must wear hearing 
protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from 
extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, 
dust, and odors. 

Special Hazards: 
Mechanical and electrical from machinery. 
Exposure to pinch points, cuts, burns, metal dust and slivers. 
Daily work near chemicals that are hazardous and flammable

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.