Production Operator

Job Description

Purpose:

A Machine Operator coordinates activities of production department in regards to processing materials and/or products.

• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with company guidelines including wearing mandatory PPE in production areas.
• Review production orders and reports discrepancies of product specifications to line Foreman.
• Remove finished product from winders and places it on scales to verify weight. Band cartons/product to skid for shipment.
• Places identification labels on product or skids and keeps records or generates tally sheets as required, and complies with established packing plans and procedures.
• Ensures that quality is in accordance with work order specifications.
• Responsible for personal and overall safety, quality of packaging, careful damage-free handling, and housekeeping.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Berry, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.
• Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep the production areas accident-free.

• High School diploma or GED. Previous Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms.
• Must be able to monitor quality of machine output.
• Able to communicate with co-workers on issues and activities.
• Ability to complete functional math; adding, subtracting, multiplying, division and accurately read a tape measure.
• Capable of physical mobility. Over a 12‑hour shift, the employee pulls and drags sheets of plastic, rearranges and organizes product, grasps and pulls product during production process, can climb/descent stairs into the tower areas (50‑65 feet in the air) and pushes a broom to clean production floor.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in plastics, preferably in a blown film industry or manufacturing equivalent.
• Previous Production Manager experience.
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma experience and certifications a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership core competencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Results driven: ability to set and meet deadlines in an ever‑changing environment and a willingness to work when needed.
• Naturally strive for continuous improvements in all areas of responsibility and keep current with technological advancements.
• Strong leadership skills, self‑motivated, positive attitude, team player.
• Committed to safety, quality and productivity.
• Capital and project management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong curiosity to learn new process and equipment and the ability to effectively lead teams.

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.

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)

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