Folder/Gluer Operator

Amcor; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance and disability benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor in Peachtree City, Georgia is seeking a Folder/Gluer Machine Operator responsible for operating and adjusting the gluer machine to produce high-quality printed packaging material. The role involves troubleshooting, quality assurance, and maintaining compliance with OHSE policies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in equipment operation within the food packaging industry, and strong communication skills. Join Amcor to be part of a team that values safety and quality in transforming the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Folder/Gluer equipment operation within the food packaging industry.
• Experience with Bobst Alpina, Expertfold and/or Heidelberg gluer preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Responsibilities

• Operates Folder/Gluer Machine to develop printed packaging material.
• Ensures quality of jobs completed by reviewing for accuracy.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety adhering to OHSE policies.
• Communicates effectively with team members and leadership.

Skills

Folder/Gluer equipment operation

Interpersonal and communication skills

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Bobst Alpina

Expertfold

Heidelberg gluer

Job description

Responsibilities

Operates Folder/Gluer Machine to develop end-result printed packaging material in accordance with customer specifications. Operates and adjusts gluer machine, troubleshoot and monitor operation. Prepares gluer by performing tasks to produce a consistent, high quality product by precise control of feeding, take over and inverting of batches of blanks, setting automatic loading and maintaining steady and precise feeding at all speeds with adjustments as needed to exceed customer expectations. Performs make-ready tasks utilizing quick and easy settings for high productivity and precision operations, resolves defects and adjustments to produce high quality product. Oversees general technicians working on equipment. Makes adjustments, clears jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality.

Quality

Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy. Ensure jobs are complete and error free. Ensure finished product exceeds customer expectations. Ensure all checklists are completed. Support and communicate all ISO standards and quality objectives to the team.

OHSE And Clean

Ensure complete adherence and compliance to the OHSE and Clean policies. Assist team members in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Maintain and follow all company policies and procedures for safety, PPE and hazard materials/waste handling. Follow PPE procedures at all times. Follow established procedures and guidelines for handling and disposal of all hazardous materials and waste. Maintain proper uniform according to company policy. Use company provided safety lifting equipment. Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.

Communications

Interacts with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance. Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist. Accepts direction and feedback from leadership and follows through appropriately.

Leadership

Create and maintain a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation. Communicates regularly with team toward goals and required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when goals or results are not met. Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required. Consistently uses appropriate established channels of communication. Conduct team meetings. Must be able to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, or Management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.


• Minimum of 3 years of Folder/Gluer equipment operation within the food packaging industry. Experience with Bobst Alpina, Expertfold and/or Heidelberg gluer preferred.


• Interpersonal and communication skills.


• Must possess basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Physical Demands

This position requires prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking. Frequent lifting in excess of 30 lbs is required. Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required. Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as good eye-hand coordination. Must be able to rotate shifts and be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs.

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 team


• Our customers grow and prosper from quality, service, and innovation


• Our investors benefit from consistent growth and superior returns


• The environment is better off because of leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

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)

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If 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.