Machine Operator 1 - Night Shift

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Work closely with the Helpers, Lead Operators and the Shift Supervisors.  Work closely with the Quality Control Technicians to ensure that production processes meet our customer’s expectations.  The operator’s main responsibility is to keep the line running acceptable quality product. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.  Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management.  Act as a role model for Safety on the shift.  Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC)
• Maintain operation of designated line
• Ability to take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions
• Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift
• Ability to do all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line
• Ability to understand the process and operation of the equipment
• Perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues
• Ability to troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications
• Other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments
• Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems
• Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required)
• Ability to lift up to 65lbs
• Ability to read and understand work orders
• Knowledge in navigating different computer programs
• Ability to communicate with other employees
• Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration and percent.
• Reasoning skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness.  Employee is required to work with various hand tools and must be able to wear appropriate PPE.  Employee may be required to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds. Employee may reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress.  Work is performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud.  Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection.  Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

Note:  The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

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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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)