Apprentice - Blow Molding Process Technician

Amcor; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor in Blythewood, SC, is seeking a Blow Mold Process Technician Apprentice. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery with the guidance of an experienced mentor. Successful candidates will actively participate in safety protocols and on-the-job training while adhering to quality standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and offers comprehensive training in the plastics packaging industry, emphasizing the importance of safety and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent GED, or enrolled in a school to work program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates good mathematical knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office and email.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Actively puts safety first in all responsibilities.
• Participates in On-The-Job-Training alongside an assigned Mentor.
• Attends Related Instruction hours through various resource options.
• Gains an understanding of Quality policies and guidelines.
• Completes all assigned duties thoroughly.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good mathematical knowledge

Proficient computer skills using MS Office

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Role Overview

The primary purpose of the Blow Mold Process Technician Apprentice is to start at a very entry level of a technical skilled position that will focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and changing over our machinery and equipment. This position will work directly with a highly skilled Mentor to learn the specific Injection / Injection Blow Molding Process duties through on-the-job learning, along with related instruction through a classroom or online training platform. An Apprentice will work with and follow all safety guidelines, while learning about our plastics packaging industry, and the high quality expectations of manufacturing our products.

Your Role in Unpacking Possibilities

• Actively puts safety first in all responsibilities promoting Amcor’s safety culture.
• Participates in On-The-Job-Training alongside an assigned Mentor
• Attends Related Instruction hours through various resource options (i.e. classroom or online).
• Will gain an understanding of, follow and promote all Quality policies and guidelines
• Thoroughly completes all assigned duties
• Assists with good housekeeping throughout the work location.

What We Value

• Always displays honesty, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work well as a team or independently, and with individuals at all levels both within and outside the company.
• Excellent at following instructions and adheres to direction from others
• Motivated, good follow through and finish what you start attitude
• Amcor Leadership Framework competencies:
• Interpersonal savvy
• Learning on the fly
• Drive for results
• Organizing
• Priority Setting

What We Want From You

• Requires a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent GED, or enrolled in a school to work program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates good mathematical knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office and email.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Excellent attendance and participation

Percentage Breakdown Of Role’s Responsibilities

• On the Job Learning: 65%
• Related Instruction: 15%
• Computer related work: 10%
• Organizing and housekeeping: 10%

Relationships

• Mentor
• Managers and Supervisors
• Coworkers
• Contractors
• Vendors

ADA Requirements

• Regular attendance
• Frequent interaction with others
• Manufacturing environment
• Working in continuous noise from 70 – 120dB
• Working with chemicals occasionally
• Working around moving and vibrating equipment
• Standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing and reaching on a frequent basis
• Other requirements: Normal Vision, Hearing/Listening, Sitting, Talking/Speaking, Hand/Finger Dexterity, Walking, Standing, Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Bending, Kneeling, Climbing, Lifting (50+ pounds), Carrying (50+ pounds), Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Additional Training Requirements

• New Hire Orientation, Safety & Quality Training
• Ladder Safety / Fall Protection
• HACCP, GMP, and Product Safety & Security
• HFI / Scrap / Rework procedures
• Quality Testing / Visual Inspections
• Safe Lifting / Ergonomics
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• PPE and Hearing Conservation
• Hazardous Communication / Chemical Safety

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 Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/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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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)