Inspector Packer

Amcor LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,863 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Syracuse, New York, is seeking an Inspector Packer to ensure product quality and efficient production flow. The role involves inspecting plastic products for defects, packaging finished goods, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive starting rate of $19.50, with benefits including medical, paid time off, and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, inspection, or packaging experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects quickly.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety rules, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plastic parts for defects and ensure quality.
• Package finished products according to specifications.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow written procedures

Basic math and counting skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Inspector Packer plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction, product quality, and efficient production flow. This position is responsible for inspecting plastic products for defects, packaging finished goods, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting continuous production operations within a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Inspection & Quality
  • Inspect plastic parts for defects such as contamination, deformities, or inconsistencies.
  • Ensure that only high‑quality products are packaged and shipped.
  • Monitor quality throughout production runs and communicate issues promptly.
  • Accurately complete production forms, labels, part counts, and other required documentation.
• Packaging & Production Support
  • Package finished products according to customer and company specifications.
  • Safely operate basic tools and equipment to prepare boxes and materials for palletizing.
  • Maintain continuous production flow by monitoring machine output and packaging parts efficiently.
  • Assist machine operators and production staff to maintain throughput and reduce downtime.
• Safety, Compliance & Cleanliness
  • Follow all Amcor safety procedures, including PPE, machine guarding, and hazard reporting.
  • Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and food safety standards.
  • Keep the work area clean by removing scrap, wiping down equipment, and organizing materials.
  • Maintain safe work habits and immediately report unsafe conditions or near‑misses.
• Teamwork & Additional Duties
  • Communicate clearly with team members about quality concerns, machine behavior, or material shortages.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervision or leadership.
  • Support production goals by maintaining efficiency and cooperating with team members across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, inspection, or packaging experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects quickly.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety rules, and documentation standards.
• Basic math and counting skills for production paperwork.

Physical Demands

• Posture & Movement: Standing and walking for extended periods during shifts (typically 8–12 hours). Repetitive arm and hand motions for inspecting, sorting, and packing parts. Bending, reaching, and stooping to retrieve parts, handle packaging materials, and clear work areas.
• Continuous lifting of boxes, trays, or materials typically up to 25–35 lbs; occasional lifts up to 40 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to handle small plastic parts, perform visual inspections, and operate basic hand tools safely.
• Ability to push or pull carts or pallets with moderate force using manual handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks).
• Sensory Requirements: Strong visual acuity for detecting product defects. Hearing ability to recognize alarms, machine sounds, and verbal instructions.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing floor with moderate to high noise levels generated by molding and packaging equipment (hearing protection provided). Warm temperatures near molding machines and equipment; temperatures may vary by season or production area.
• Occasional exposure to odors associated with plastic resin processing, all within permissible safety limits.
• Fast‑paced, high‑volume production setting requiring continuous workflow and attention to machine output.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment: safety glasses, cut‑resistant gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes.

Schedule

Ability to work 12‑hour or 8‑hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and nights based on production demand.

Hourly Statement

Starting rate of pay is expected to be $19.50, with potential variation depending on knowledge, skills, and experience, ranging between $19.50 and $23.00. A $2.00 differential may apply to second shifts.

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 (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

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 need a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please call 224‑313‑7000.

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