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Machine Operator - PM

Amcor

Itasca, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Continuous Improvement, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Eye Diseases/Disorders, Facebook, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, LinkedIn, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Medicine, Molding Processes, Nutrition, Operational Improvement, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Production Management, Production Schedule, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Sales Operations, Startup, Testing, United States Department of Labor (DOL), Vision Plan, YouTube
LOCATION
Itasca, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
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


Job Description


Position Overview:


Responsible for the safe, quality, and proficient operation and understanding of machinery, equipment, and processes in the Production Department, including palletizers, wrapping machines, strappers, box machines, tumble packing, and hand packing. Operation of molding equipment involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control functions in set patterns to attain high-quality production output.


Essential Responsibilities and Duties:


+ Follow all established safety and quality policies and procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as trained during the various safety-related training programs. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors. Properly uses all personal protective equipment.

+ Know and practice safe and proper start-up and shutdown procedures for each machine.

+ Perform quality assurance tests using appropriate measuring devices and basic math skills, and enters resultant data into the computer system, and has authority to stop production due to quality issues.

+ Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent machine operation and product quality to meet customer specifications (i.e., bottle height, volumetric, top-load, visual defects, section weights, finish dimensions, etc.).

+ Maintain standard production objectives through proper machine operation and recording production accurately.

+ Must be able to communicate changes in the production schedule to operators and palletizers, e.g., countdown and color changes.

+ Actively participate in Quality training and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) meetings to assist in continuous improvement of plant operations.

+ Maintain housekeeping of all assigned areas. This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor and/or Production management.


Qualifications:


+ Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., technical or vocational education).

+ 1 to 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment in a manufacturing environment preferred.


Other Requirements:


+ Ability to work a 12-hour night shift

+ Forklift driver experience preferred.

+ Ability to recognize and understand numbers, values, and enters this information into an on-line database accurately. A strong mathematical ability is essential.

+ Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.

+ Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.

+ Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.

+ Ability to use a computer and related software efficiently and effectively.

+ Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.


Physical Requirements:


+ Ability to move/lift/push/pull/stand on a continual basis.

+ Must frequently squat/bend/kneel/reach/etc. to carry out the essential functions of the position.

+ Must also be able to climb stairs/ladders up to 15 feet high.

+ This is a physically demanding job as outlined by the U.S. Department of Labor.


Shifts Available :


12 hour Rotating Shift 6:55 PM to 7:00 AM


Pay:


The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.70, plus night shift differential.


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


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.


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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

+ Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

+ Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

+ Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

+ Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

+ Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement Savings Plan with company match

+ Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

+ Discretionary annual 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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