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Extrusion Assistant

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Amcor Flexibles, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role Overview:
Unpack Your Potential

Join Amcor as an Extrusion Assistant and help produce high-quality packaging with global impact. Extrusion Assistants support the operation of Coater and Blown Film extrusion lines. This position assists with machine setup, changeovers, production runs, and shutdowns, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Schedule
  • 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 night shift schedule
Compensation & Benefits:
Value, Recognized

We reward great work with:

  • Overtime: 1.5x pay on Sundays and for hours over 40 per week
  • 401(k):
    Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
  • Benefits:
    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Growth and development opportunities
Job Description:

Possibility Unpacked

What You Will Do:
  • Safety & Compliance: Act as a safety leader by following all safety procedures and promoting a safety-first culture.
  • Machine Operation: Operate Coater or Blown Film machines when qualified and as needed to cover absences or vacations. Order and maintain resin box inventory to ensure a steady supply for extrusion lines. Package mill rolls and manage scrap materials efficiently.
  • Workplace Organization: Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Support 5S and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including cross-training and flexible work assignments.
  • Team

    Collaboration:

    Understand and support product safety requirements. Take on additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management to support team and operational goals.
Preferred qualifications
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs
  • Adequate math, measurement, and reading skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to teamwork, safety, and quality
What We Value

Our Core Values guide us:
Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results, and Out performance.

Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Stand for long periods (steel-toed shoes required)
  • Perform climbing, crouching, and reaching
  • Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Why Amcor?

Be part of a global leader while working in a team-driven environment at our Oshkosh plants. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.

Apply today and unpack your potential with Amcor.

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

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, please review the Know Your Rights poster and applicable notices. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us with your request and contact information.

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
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year
  • 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)
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