Press Operator

About the role

The purpose of this position is to ensure the consistent collection, inspection, packaging, and documentation of parts produced from assigned press(es), while maintaining product quality, safety compliance, and adherence to ISO, GMP, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent collection and packaging of parts from assigned press(es).
• Perform and document hourly quality checks to ensure product conformance.
• Ensure accurate completion of all production-related documentation, including quality checks, scrap, and downtime.
• Immediately communicate any quality or machine issues to the Shift Lead.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow all applicable safety, GMP, ISO, and company procedures.
• Accurately record and report required production information.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming (defective) parts.

Authorities

• Authority to stop production and notify the Shift Lead when defective parts are identified.
• Authority to escalate machine or process concerns that may impact quality or safety.
• Authority to reject non-conforming product according to established quality standards.
• Authority to maintain compliance with safety and cleanliness expectations within the work area.

Primary Duties

• Collect parts from press machines and package them efficiently and correctly.
• Conduct hourly quality inspections and document results.
• Review parts for defects and differentiate between acceptable and non-acceptable product.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor production output and report downtime and scrap.
• Maintain workstation organization and cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with the Shift Lead and team members regarding issues or abnormalities.

Qualifications / Education Required

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation.
• Ability to recognize acceptable vs. defective parts.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and respond quickly to quality concerns.
• Ability to follow established procedures and standards (ISO, GMP, safety).
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods (12-hour shifts).
• Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Prior plastics manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Records

• Quality Check Logs
• Production Reports
• Scrap Reports
• Downtime Logs
• Packaging Records (if applicable)
• Any non-conformance or defect documentation

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 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster.

Benefits

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

• 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)