Quality Technician

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites. 

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.

Job Description

TITLE: Quality Technician

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Quality Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Continually audits and evaluates the plant packaging activities.  Evaluates work in progress, finished goods and raw materials to ensure quality specifications are being met.  Notifies appropriate personnel when defects are identified.  Monitors machine operator quality checks and reports. Uses precision measuring gauges and test equipment to ensure product is within specifications.

RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY:

Proficient in Statistical Process Control and ensures product conforms to established standards Completes and records line and lab quality checks using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface. Performs destructive and non-destructive testing to ensure product meets required specifications. Samples bottles and packaging components using designated sampling plans. Places nonconforming product on hold for inspection and notifies supervisor. Rejects nonconforming product. Ensures correct bottle, carton, and finished goods pallet configuration. Verifies correct scrap/reject/reinspect/recovery procedures are followed. Coordinates with customers and suppliers and completes and forwards reports as required. Maintains computer data files and word-processing files. Interprets charts generated from data files. Provides required support and training on gauges, forms, and defects to ensure assigned staff is conforming to specifications and requirements. Ensures all product in inventory meets required specifications. Functions within the team/ISO environment. Ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with Amcor PET Packaging’s safety requirements. Effectively communicates with both internal and external contacts. Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

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, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

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 regularly required to stand or walk for 12 hours, and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, and climb stairs.    Regularly uses hands to handle and feel product.  The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant.  The employee must also frequently lift and/or move 30 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The special requirements 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.

Ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance visions (20 feet or more).  Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places.  Safety glasses are required to be worn.  The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn.  GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

TRAINING

Lock Out / Tag Out Bloodborne Pathogen Hearing Conservation / PPE Right to Know / Hazardous Communication Emergency Evacuation Ladder Safety / Fall Protection Forklift Safety Environmental Awareness Food Security HACCP / GMP SAP  Corporate Training Requirements

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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 links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)