Machine Operator (Day Shift)

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*This position is for 12 hour Day Shift - weekends required

Starting pay rate: $24.00 per hour

Job Summary

Machine Operator employees are responsible for the operation of multiple blow molding machines and vision systems using written work instructions and computer interface. Requires a general understanding of overall manufacturing process and the ability to understand and follow basic good manufacturing practices.

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring that all machines within the scope of responsibility are kept running and producing quality bottles while insuring the least amount of down-time possible. This includes communicating problems to on-coming shift personnel.
• Responsible for completing all mold changes and set-ups. Minor maintenance activities are required.
• Demonstrate organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and adequately maintain good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.
• Makes machine adjustments when necessary and ensures we maintain BIC process set up.
• Loads hopper to ensure continuous raw material supply to the blow molder.
• Assists with machine preventative maintenance and changeovers.
• Checks and monitors quality on all assigned machines by understanding and recognizing all visual quality defects and how to make appropriate adjustments to correct quality defects.
• Maintains all required documentation of quality checks and testing, process checks, downtime, housekeeping, and data entry.
• Displays a full understanding and working knowledge of all related software and other equipment required for efficient production of quality product.
• Responsible for staging daily packaging materials as needed.
• Displays a full understanding of different product scrap and works with warehouse to determine best location for staging scrap.
• Communicates with warehouse personnel when staging production.
• Can interpret alarms and determine whether maintenance is needed.
• Able to change materials on the following equipment.
  • Ticketer
  • Wrapper
  • Strapper
• Assists warehouse in creating dunnage for production.
• Assists maintenance during a breakdown.
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor Safety Commitment and as trained.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions, or accidents.
• Product Safety regarding cleanliness and notification of any observations that may create a product safety risk to our customers.
• Performs daily duties assigned by the shift lead, including being present for the shift change meeting.
• Completes all computer-based training in a timely manner.
• Able to comply with OSHA regulations.
• Able to work modified shift, including 12-hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred

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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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)