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Amcor

Global packaging solutions with sustainable materials

Machine Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCranbury, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of experience in plastic blow molding or equivalent on-the-job training.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to remember department and company policies and procedures and recall multiple operations.
  • Ability to analyze and prioritize projects, respond to instructions, and follow through independently.
  • Ability to gather information quickly, communicate with others, and respond in a timely manner.
  • Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations and direct issues to the appropriate person.
  • Ability to maintain focus on multiple duties, prioritize, and adjust the schedule as necessary.
  • Ability to maintain responsibility for departmental duties and support the quality system process.
  • General mechanical ability.
  • Ability to speak, write, and read effectively, with basic comprehension at a normal business level.
  • Basic computer skills and the tools required to perform the job functions.
  • Ability to work 12 hours per day, with three 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch, and to work overtime on very short notice.
  • Ability to work safely around open flames, hot plastic, oil, metal heated to approximately 350–380 degrees, dust, and odors from oil, molten plastics, degreasers, and cleaning solvents.
  • Ability to work in noise levels usually at or above 90 dB and wear ear protection.
  • Ability to work around sharp machinery edges and moving machine components.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment: rubber-soled steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses, a hard hat, gloves, and forearm sleeves.
  • Ability to occasionally lift 10–50 pounds, carry approximately 50 pounds for 100 feet twice daily on average, and push or pull a 1,000-pound mold into position on a machine table.
  • Ability to stand an average of 10 hours per day.
  • Ability to detect visual defects in bottles, distinguish shades of color, and hear and recognize sounds such as emergency machine shutdown alarms.
  • Ability to bend and twist at a 90-degree angle for approximately 50% of the workday.
  • Ability to read and understand work procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Operate assigned machines efficiently to meet departmental and company goals.
  • Perform first articles on color and resin changes.
  • Coordinate with the Quality Control department on production activities, including held ware and isolation procedures.
  • Use the MATTEC production reporting system to control and improve processes, including production reporting, downtime reports, statistical process control, and statistical quality control.
  • Adjust and maintain the bottle operation of conveying, flaming, robotic, and inspection systems on any IBM machine.
  • Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and following manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
  • Continuously improve the efficiency of the IBM production department by improving existing processes.
  • Work with the supervisor in directing the activities of utilities and packers assigned to the group leader.
  • Take complete ownership of assigned machines and lines.
  • Support team efforts and adhere to company safety policies and good manufacturing practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Amcor

Global packaging solutions with sustainable materials

Amcor develops and produces responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home-care products through a global network. Its packaging solutions are end-to-end, using plastics and other materials and increasingly incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to reduce environmental impact. It differentiates itself by combining global scale with a strong focus on sustainability, expanding PCR use in rigid packaging and working closely with customers to meet their environmental goals. Its goal is to provide high-quality, responsible packaging across multiple industries while steadily increasing recycled content and lowering overall packaging waste.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1864

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