Machine Operator / Packer

Primary Function

The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic including line start-ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging and palletizing of finished product.

Essential Functions

• Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications
• Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure
• Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to insure good quality products based on Customer specifications found on Traveler (work order)
• Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets
• Packaging product per routing notes and any other order instructions checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines
• Continuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of any debris or obstructions
• Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift Supervisor
• Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non-conformities to the shift supervisor for correction

Additional Responsibilities

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists
• Able to speak effectively with Managers, co-workers or before groups of co-workers, Supervisors or others within the company
• Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor
• Mandatory participation of safety programs and training
• Attend meetings as scheduled
• Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
• Able to operate a pallet jack
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others
• Able to climb towers to thread up lines
• Possess good written and verbal communications skills
• Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
• Can work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment

Essential Physical Requirements

• Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product for as much as 100% of workday
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday
• Must be able to assist with set-ups and mechanical repairs which can require
• Standing for as much as 100% of workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday
• Talking to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday
• Hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday

Special Skills

• Possess basic math skills
• Able to read a tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Able to read a weight scale and transfer to documents
• Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification

Our Expectations

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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the Possible by Joining a Winning Amcor Team That’s Transforming the Packaging Industry and Improving Lives Around the World

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Benefits

• 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
• Retail Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)