Machine Operator

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Operator has overall responsibility for their respective machine and its performance, including uptime/downtime, product scrap, output, and efficiency through good manufacturing practices and continuous improvement, while maintaining all safety standards and food safety/GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where safety, customer focus, effectiveness, and efficiency are prioritized in people and equipment performance.
• Maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity, eliminating all machine losses.
• Foster a sense of ownership with equipment and team members through respect, involvement, and training.
• Promote continuous improvement through small-group activities involving production, maintenance, engineering, 5S, and external resources.
• Identify and troubleshoot machine issues as needed.
• Mentor, coach, and lead other personnel on the machine to ensure effective operation.
• Train coworkers on proper operating techniques, knowledge, and practices.
• Oversee new hire training for the respective machine.
• Maintain good housekeeping, including sweeping, dusting, and wiping tables.
• Actively participate in all required trainings, including safety and technical sessions.
• Inspect product at the required frequency.
• Package all goods produced.
• Ensure trimming and accuracy of all goods produced.
• Maintain data accuracy for all transactions performed.

Requirements

• Exemplify Amcor Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Results/Outperformance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and analyze data.
• Ability to work well in a group setting.
• Ability to learn and take instruction.
• Ability to work at productive speeds.
• Quality and safety awareness.
• Autonomous maintenance awareness.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with tenacity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Trades training is a plus.
• Three years of manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and interpret basic mechanical and pneumatics schematics.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
• Understanding of data analysis to influence effective decision-making.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, including working at a computer.
• Frequent exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.
• Potential contact with chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maneuver around and inside small areas to make machine adjustments during setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (varies by location).
• Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year (varies by location).
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and 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).