
The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $19.78; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $19.78 and $22.00.
SHIFT:Rotating (3 days work/4 days off & 4 days work/3 days off - work every other weekend) 12-hour shift 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Efficient extruder operation through set up, runs and troubleshooting machinery that ensures a quality product which meets or exceeds internal quality and customer standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Observe, follow and support all safety and environmental rules/procedures/policies
Perform changeovers and completes changeover setup form
Arrange assistance for changeover
Cleans blenders and other equipment for material changes
Oversee pre-blend and the blending or mixing of resins in off-line as well as on-line
Complete paperwork for production, including labor log, scrap sheet and daily functional check sheet
Set all secondary equipment (printer, punches, venting, portable winders, etc.) and test functionality to assure proper set-up and operation
Watch for and react to stack light alerts
Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain required product quality and/or as identified by Packer/Inspector
Identify equipment shortfalls and complete maintenance report forms as needed
Close order in system when completed
Identify and strive to meet expected rates or standards of production and notes correct variance code in system
Collect, weigh, and document all scrap and enter in system
Ensure REPRO is being run/added to resin
Adjust and/or correct Bill of Materials (BOM)
Perform and document 2-hour quality checks
Relieve other team members for breaks/lunches
Perform other related functions and duties as may be assigned
Secondary Job Functions:
Check run rates
Perform quality checks front to back (resins, silos, computer information, blender settings, etc.)
Ensure tools are in proper location(s)
Ensure axillary equipment is in working condition (press, vents V-board, etc.)
Ensure ink/solvent room is in proper order
Perform all duties of a Utility Operator
Maintains housekeeping throughout production area(s) including, but not limited to cleaning around extruders and blenders
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent
1 or more yrs experience in a manufacturing environment
1 yr extrusion operator experience (preferred)
Able to read and follow written/verbal instructions (English)
Able to read and write (English) to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced
Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Able to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days, or nights for 12 or more hours
Able to work independently and in a team
Basic math skills
Able to read a ruler/tape measure/gauge caliper device(s) to 1/8 of an inch
Able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day
Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
No fear of heights
Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height
Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination and hearing
Able to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for 12 or more hours per day or night
Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, fire retardant jacket/apron and face mask
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:
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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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
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
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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