Assistant Machine Operator

About the role

Join Amcor as an Assistant Machine Operator and play a key role in producing high-quality packaging that makes a global impact. You’ll ensure safety, quality standards, and contribute to a team focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts on a 2‑2‑3 rotation: Nights 6:45 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Days 6:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Pay

Starting pay $17.00 per hour plus a $1.50 per hour night‑shift premium.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 7%
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, voluntary benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (subject to approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent on hire date)

Responsibilities

• Support operations in becoming World Class in all aspects of the business, beginning with safety
• Run all jobs in accordance with customer specification, manufacturing specification, and standard operating procedures
• Organize, record, and ensure proper storage of resin
• Adjust machine specifications, pressures, and equipment for each job
• Ensure all appropriate paperwork is filled out accurately and completely
• Work with and direct the extrusion assistant and other team mates to minimize job change‑over and downtime
• Train and direct the extrusion assistant to become efficient at all required assistant duties defined in each level of the assistant training matrix on time
• Know and understand the role in product safety
• Comply with all 5S and WCM initiatives (cross‑training, moving to the work)
• Prepare inks, substrates, plates, cylinders, gears, etc. for scheduled jobs
• Assist Press Operator in monitoring the product to ensure quality
• Participate in the operation of the press with the ability to operate if needed
• Order, charge, and return raw materials to each job as needed
• Complete necessary daily paperwork
• Complete 5S/housekeeping logs
• Follow and be held accountable for adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Remove and identify all scrap except flying splices before master rolls are moved to WIP area
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or management

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to lift up to