Extrusion Machine Operator

Amcor; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Amcor in Mundelein, IL is seeking an Extrusion Machine Operator to set up, run, and support extrusion lines in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. The role requires hands-on machine operation experience or a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

The position offers 12-hour shifts (2-2-3), day or night schedules, weekend and holiday availability, with a competitive pay rate and benefits package. Training and growth opportunities are provided to help you excel.

Qualifications

• Machine operator, manufacturing, production, packaging, printing, or web handling experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable attendance, safety focus, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Set up and run extrusion machines to meet production standards
• Perform quality checks and document results
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues
• Record production data and maintain clean work areas
• Assist with machine maintenance

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Production experience

Packaging experience

Printing experience

Web handling experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

12-hour shifts

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Forklift

Hand jack

Job description

• Night shift premium: Additional $1.00/hour
• Bonus: $1,000 referral
• Schedule: 2-2-3, 12 hour schedule on days, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM, or nights 6:00 PM-6:00 AM. (Must be available to work weekends and Holidays)

Job Description

Extrusion Machine Operator

Amcor – Mundelein, IL 60060

• Pay: $22–$27/hour based on experience
• Night shift premium: Additional $1.00/hour
• Bonus: $1,000 referral
• Schedule: 2-2-3, 12 hour schedule on days, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM, or nights 6:00 PM-6:00 AM. (Must be available to work weekends and Holidays)

Amcor is hiring Extrusion Operators to set up, run, and support extrusion machines in our Mundelein manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on production role for candidates with machine operation experience or strong mechanical aptitude.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and run extrusion machines to meet production standards
• Perform quality checks and document results
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues
• Record production data and maintain clean work areas
• Assist with machine maintenance

Must Have

• Machine operator, manufacturing, production, packaging, printing, or web handling experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable attendance, safety focus, and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Accurate measurement skills
• Basic metric conversion knowledge
• Forklift or hand jack experience
• Experience helping train or guide team members

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance starting day one
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Join Amcor and help produce quality packaging in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused manufacturing environment.

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 our 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster

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)