Machine Operator
Amcor
Machine Operator
Amcor
Invests in packaging tech and sustainability
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor and/or Production Lead
Hourly
Job Summary
Performs repetitive production and packing operations to mass process products such as plastic bottles.
1. Follows all safety policies and procedures and assists in enforcing safety rules and
regulations. Wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed
2. Completes required levels training in a timely fashion, including compliance, team skills, technical training and assists in the training of coworkers.
3. Performs routine production functions necessary to operate the production equipment to meet customer specifications. Works at different work stations as production needs require.
4. Works from a production schedule located within the work area.
5. Monitors flow of product into processing machinery.
v Performs troubleshooting on machinery and assists in making adjustments and/or repairs to the production equipment.
v Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packaging procedures
6. Inputs data on a computer terminal to produce, label and package finished product.
7. Responsible for replenishing supplies required for the assigned area.
8. Performs housekeeping and clean up duties.
9. Initiates, reviews and follows all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and job safety analysis’s (JSA’s) for area of responsibility.
10. Conducts quality inspections of in-process and/or finished product to ensure customer specifications are met.
11. Performs individual assignments as management may direct.
12. Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements and working conditions set forth in this position description.
13. Must follow company procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Amcor Rigid Plastics Co-worker handbook .
14. Maintains an awareness and complies with the Environmental and Hazardous laws and follows all Amcor Safety and Environmental policies.
The Machine Operator Packaging has the authority to shut down production equipment to prevent unsafe operation and/or the production defective product.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree; or one two three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and the ability to functionally use a computer.
Must have the ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Must be able to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
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 the employee is performing the duties of this position that employee must be able to manipulate product with both hands, both above and below shoulder height. The employee must be able to stand on a solid surface for a minimum of twelve hours. The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs and ladders. The employee must be able to frequently lift and /or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close visual inspection of product. The employee must be to perform job functions in temperatures of one hundred plus degrees during summer season and fifty degrees during winter season. Must be willing to work any shift
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:
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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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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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)
Amcor Corporate Venturing invests in early-stage and growth-stage packaging startups to advance sustainable packaging, new business models, and digitization across the packaging value chain. The fund provides more than capital by connecting portfolio companies to Amcor’s global network, technical resources, and market knowledge to help technologies scale. Its approach combines funding with strategic collaboration to address challenges like recyclability and waste reduction, aligning with Amcor’s broader sustainability and innovation goals. The main aim is to accelerate innovation in packaging and circular economy initiatives, leveraging Amcor’s reach to bring new solutions to market.
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