Machine Operator

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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 encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods.

We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle – it’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an ever‑changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come.

We invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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As a Machine Operator I/II, the ideal candidate will learn to do the job and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. They will follow written procedures and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments of a routine and repetitive nature. Considered an apprentice or trainee with moderate understanding of the general job aspects and superficial understanding of the technical parts of the job.

• Follow all company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to the Senior Operator, Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager. Act as a role model for safety on shift.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area; meet plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant.
• Assist operators with extruder start‑ups and thread up equipment with film (e.g., winders, folders, bag machines, printers). Thread up the tower with rope.
• Change the formula percentages on blenders according to the Traveler Report and verify that the blender makes correct batches. Zero out scale blenders and set hopper fill times.
• Identify when the vacuum pump filter, screen pack, sock sleeve on stabilizer, or print plate on printer is dirty or worn and replace or clean as needed.
• Assist in giving breaks to packers on the lines.
• Participate in employee‑driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production‑related issues.
• If assigned to Roll Stock, be capable of becoming forklift certified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: 1‑2 years mechanical experience or previous machine operator experience preferred.

Other desired qualifications: Good communication skills, willingness to ask questions and work in a fast‑paced environment. Motivated, energetic and eager to learn.

Shift Information: 8‑hour shifts with overtime as required.

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.

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