Job Description

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!


Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.


As a Material Handler, you are a key member of the Wakefield Team, reporting to the Stores Supervisor. You will contribute directly to the success of Ball by performing material handling, inventory control, and support activities that enable the plant to meet its production objectives and overall business plans. This role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations within a world-class can manufacturing environment.



The Shift Pattern is 4 on - 4 off, 39 hours per week. Every cycle includes 7 rotations 4 on - 4 off followed by 18 days off ( fixed vacation days included ). This shift pattern covers also 1 training day, 2 maintenance days, and 1 crew day.

Your key responsibilities include:

Receive, book in, and issue materials accurately using the computerised SAP system. Transport raw materials, packaging, and finished goods using a Fork Lift Truck (FLT) in accordance with site rules. Ensure correct stock levels and material traceability to support uninterrupted production. Operate and carry out routine checks on a baling machines to ensure safe and efficient operation. Report equipment faults, defects, or safety concerns promptly and support maintenance activities as required. Take ownership of assigned production lines or material flow areas. Conduct inspections of in-process or finished products to ensure quality targets and specifications are met. Support production teams by ensuring materials are available, correctly stored, and fit for use. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area at all times, adhering to 5S methodology. Perform on-the-job training and coaching for other personnel as required.

Essential experience and skills:

Valid Fork Lift Truck (FLT) licence. Good computer literacy. Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain processes and tasks. Fluency in written and spoken English. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable experience and skills:

Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or operational role. Chemical handling training. SAP experience. Mechanical maintenance experience.
A manufacturing background is not required, as full training will be provided



Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.


Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.


Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.



No agencies please.