Extrusion Assistant

Amcor; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) match up to 8%

Paid time off and holidays

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Amcor is hiring an Extrusion Assistant to support Coater and Blown Film extrusion operations. In this role, you will assist with machine setup, changeovers, production runs, and shutdowns while helping maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Join Amcor to contribute to a safety-first culture, work with advanced extrusion equipment, and grow through development opportunities while enjoying day-one benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic math, measurement and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems and programs.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform climbing, crouching, and reaching tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.
• Operate Coater and Blown Film machines when qualified and as needed.
• Order and maintain resin box inventory to support production needs.
• Package mill rolls and manage scrap materials efficiently.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including cross-training opportunities.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description

Pay: $25.96/hour

Shift Premium: $1.20/hour for nights

Additional Pay: 1.5x pay on Sundays and for hours worked over 40 per week

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (days and nights, rotating bi-weekly)


• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 straight night schedule

Benefits Starting Day One

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%


• Paid time off and holidays


• Growth and development opportunities

About the Role

Amcor is hiring an Extrusion Assistant to support Coater and Blown Film extrusion operations. In this role, you will assist with machine setup, changeovers, production runs, and shutdowns while helping maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

• Follow safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture


• Operate Coater and Blown Film machines when qualified and as needed


• Order and maintain resin box inventory to support production needs


• Package mill rolls and manage scrap materials efficiently


• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, organized work environment


• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including cross-training opportunities


• Understand and support product safety requirements


• Assist with additional projects and duties as assigned by leadership

Must Have

• Ability to work a 12-hour schedule, including nights if assigned


• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems and programs


• Basic math, measurement, and reading skills


• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to stand for long periods and perform climbing, crouching, and reaching tasks

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing experience


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Join Amcor

• Join a global leader in packaging where safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

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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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.

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Benefits

• 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)