Extrusion Assistant Operator - 10/28 Hiring Event

Amcor; Appleton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Extrusion Assistant to support Coater and Blown Film extrusion lines at our Oshkosh, WI facility. You will assist with machine setup, changeovers, production runs, and shutdowns while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role offers 12-hour shift options (night or day), a competitive pay rate with night shift premium, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Safety procedures emphasis
• Ability to read measurements and perform basic math
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Teamwork, safety and quality focus
• Willingness to learn and adapt to CI and 5S initiatives

Responsibilities

• Operate Coater or Blown Film machines when qualified and cover absences
• Manage resin box inventory to ensure steady supply
• Package mill rolls and manage scrap materials efficiently
• Perform routine housekeeping to maintain clean, organized work area
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives and cross-training

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential

Join Amcor as an Extrusion Assistant and help produce high-quality packaging with global impact.

Extrusion Assistants support the operation of Coater and Blown Film extrusion lines. This position assists with machine setup, changeovers, production runs, and shutdowns, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Schedule Options

• 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 straight night shift schedule
• 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 straight day shift schedule

Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized

We reward great work with:

• Pay: $25.96/hour + $1.20/hour night shift premium (when working night shift)
• Overtime: 1.5x pay on Sunday’s and for hours over 40 per week
• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities

Job Description: Possibility Unpacked

What You Will Do:

• Safety & Compliance: Act as a safety leader by following all safety procedures and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Machine Operation: Operate Coater or Blown Film machines when qualified and as needed to cover absences or vacations. Order and maintain resin box inventory to ensure a steady supply for extrusion lines. Package mill rolls and manage scrap materials efficiently.
• Workplace Organization: Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Support 5S and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including cross-training and flexible work assignments.
• Team Collaboration: Understand and support product safety requirements. Take on additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management to support team and operational goals.

What We Want From You: Lead the Pack

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs
• Possess adequate math, measurement, and reading skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and quality

What We Value

Our Core Values guide us: Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results, and Outperformance.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for long periods (steel-toed shoes required)
• Perform climbing, crouching, and reaching
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Why Amcor?

Be part of a global leader while working in a team-driven environment at our Oshkosh plants. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.

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.

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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)