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Machine Operator - Downstream

Amcor

Nicholasville, KY

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Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, English Language, Facebook, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, Forklift, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, LinkedIn, Loading/Unloading, Machining Operations, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Medicine, Nutrition, Operations Management, Order Processing, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Systems, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Nicholasville, KY
POSTED
18 days ago
Job Description


Job Description


Machine Operator I: Downstream Operator


Salary Grade: Hourly


_Basic Function:_


_Safely and effectively operate downstream equipment (including boxmakers, palletizers, robots and any other related machinery) in accordance with production requirements. The Operator will ensure efficient and effective operation of machinery in the area for a high quality finished product. Troubleshoot problems and clear jams to maintain operational efficiency and quality. Communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers to maintain production flow and respond to changes in production schedule._


Essential Function and Responsibilities:


+ Maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with Company standards.


+ Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy.


+ Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs. Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel. Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


+ Operating walk reach truck safely and according to standard. – Add


+ Operate cartonized equipment, including but not limited to:


+ Load knockdown boxes and dividers into magazine of boxmaker.


+ Learn and operate robot, casepacking cells, casecreaser, and related equipment.

+ Count and record corrugated scrap. Work with team to reduce scrap and resolve HFI issues as necessary.

+ Use computer system program for production needs, including but not limited to printing production schedule, producing scrap tickets and finished good tickets.

+ Perform hourly quality checks on containers and cartons. Confirm and document cartons as they are brought to the line.

+ Work with appropriate resources to contain defects. Bottle inspections are to take place after packaging. Quarantine and escalate issues or defects as they arise.


+ Operate Seetech, including but not limited to:

+ Operate Seetech robot stacking cells

+ Complete hourly quality checks on containers, cartons, and palletizing patterns. Confirm and document per quality expectations. – Add and talk to Max

+ Work with appropriate resources to contain defects. Quarantine and escalate issues or defects as they arise.

+ Communicate with line driver at product changes.

+ Perform changeovers on equipment per production schedule


+ Operate MSK and tumble pack station, including but not limited to:

+ Operate walk reach truck to load raw materials.

+ Perform changeovers on MSK palletizer per production schedule

+ Complete hourly quality checks on containers and palletizing patterns and materials. Confirm and document per quality expectations

+ Work with appropriate resources to contain defects. Quarantine and escalate issues or defects as they arise.

+ Communicate with line driver at product changes.

+ Confirm tumble pack counts and materials hourly.

+ Set up containers for tumble-pack stations (including appropriate ticketing) and monitor tumble-pack stations as required.

+ Operate bulk palletizer, including but not limited to:

+ Perform changeovers on bulk palletizing equipment per production schedule.

+ Complete hourly quality checks on containers, palletizing patterns, and materials. Confirm and document per quality expectations.

+ Work with appropriate resources to contain defects. Quarantine and escalate issues or defects as they arise.

+ Communicate with line driver at product changes.

+ Operate strapping equipment. Follow cleaning schedule per standard.

+ Proactively call for raw materials in a timely manner and coordinate to avoid unnecessary downtime.


+ For all, Set up and make adjustments to machine as required to accommodate product changes. (double check if already in sections)


+ For all, Troubleshoot problems as they arise. Communicate machinery and equipment problems to supervisor and/or maintenance personnel accurately and in a timely manner.


+ For all, Complete preventive maintenance assignments and enter work orders in FMS as appropriate on downstream machinery as directed. For immediate issues, work directly with Frontline Leaders.


+ For all areas within Downstream, communicate changes in the production schedule to coworkers (e.g. countdown and color changes).


+ troubleshoot problems as appropriate. (For all – ensure troubleshooting included)


+ Utilize Downstream Levels Program training documentation to attain skills needed to increase technical skill over time, and to complete cross training to at least 3 of five sets of equipment.


+ May perform other related assignments at the direction of supervision.


Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the shift Production Supervisor.


Education/Experience


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.


Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


Interpersonal Skills: Good written and verbal communications skills are required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Incumbent must possess effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.


Technical Skills: Incumbent must be capable of learning and successfully applying SAP Mii system for use of production needs. Must be able to quickly grasp operation of downstream equipment and possess the ability to troubleshoot problems on such equipment. Must be able to successfully complete levels program as specified by the Company.


Other: Incumbent must possess a high degree of attention to detail and to production flow. Must be capable of working safely and effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment. Incumbent must have the ability to interpret and carry out instructions, including Work Instructions, Master Process Book and SOP’s. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule. Incumbent must be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility as business needs require as well as for coverage for vacations and other absences.


Physical: Must be capable of standing and walking on production floor for length of production shift. Will be required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must occasionally squat, bend, kneel, reach, etc., in order to carry out essential functions of the position.


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. 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.


To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube


Equal OpportunityEmployer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity


Amcor is 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_ . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


E-Verify


We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.


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

+ Retirement Savings Plan with company match

+ Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

+ Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)


About Amcor


Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC 


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