Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Job Description

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 rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle.

Assists in setting up and operating thermoplastic extruders and associated production equipment to convert plastic resins into blown film for flexible plastic sheeting, tubing or bags. Performs manufacturing operations that efficiently produce a flexible product on a timely basis that meets all the customer's product specifications.

• Follows Amcor Safety policies.
• Reviews Production Order Form specifications to ensure the correct equipment, packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications.
• Assists in performing equipment production set‑up under the direction of the Lead Operator or his designee. Set‑ups may include but are not limited to the following production equipment:
• Sets up and controls extruder, die and tower to set film dimension and thickness.
• Sets up and controls treater stations to prepare film surface.
• Sets up and controls in‑line bag machines to set film dimensions and characteristics.
• Sets up and controls winders to set film dimensions and characteristics.
• Sets up and controls post gusseter to set film dimensions.
• Sets up and controls folder to set film dimensions.
• Sets up and controls in‑line press to set printed film.
• Sets up and controls separator to separate film.
• Periodically observes and checks finished film coming off the production lines and if detects substandard product takes immediate corrective action to eliminate any causes of sub‑standard product.
• Under direction of the Lead Operator may train team members in correct operating procedures, safety and quality policy procedures.
• Monitors production equipment to insure equipment is operating properly and under supervision of the Lead Operator performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Basic math skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• Good English skills; bilingual a plus (Spanish, Vietnamese).
• Experience with blown film extrusion.
• 2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with extrusion experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot & solve problems.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual; arrive at line on time.
• Must be able to understand plastic weight, bag count and footage formulas.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to understand customer specifications in the Production Order Form and know what finished flexible product should be produced that meets all the customer's specifications.

• Regularly required to stand, walk and communicate.
• Ability to see and hear.
• Regularly required to move up to 35 lbs.
• Regularly required to stretch and bend.
• Frequently climbs towers up to 35 feet high (cannot have fear of heights).
• Regularly required to climb or balance.

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; 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).