Inspector/Packer

Amcor Limited; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (40 hours/year for full‑

Holidays starting at 8 days/year

Wellbeing programs & EAP

Retirement Savings Plan with company 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a production associate in Princeton, New Jersey to support manufacturing operations on the line, ensure safety and quality, and document activities throughout shifts. The role emphasizes attention to product handling, adherence to procedures, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in lean and safety initiatives, perform inspections, and assist with machine startups and line clearances while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain quality standards.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times and report unsafe conditions.
• Understand the product line and potential defects affecting function.
• Perform production verifications at start of order and each shift.
• Conduct visual inspections and notify coordinator of defects.
• Use data acquisition software to determine necessary gauging during production.
• Keep accurate production documentation in software.
• Inspect parts on conveyors and perform liner inspections as required.
• Package and handle production per manufacturing specs.
• Record scrap accurately and dispose of it properly.
• Assist with machine startups, shutdowns and line clearances.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and participate in Lean and Safety programs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience preferred

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times and immediately report unsafe working conditions or mechanical safety problems to the Shift Supervisor.
• Understand the product line. Know the function of the product and any potential product defects that can adversely affect the function or application of the product.
• Perform production verifications at the start of an order and each shift.
• Perform the required visual inspections at the beginning of each shift and at the interval specified in the data acquisition software. Immediately notify the Manufacturing Coordinator if any defects are found.
• Utilize the data acquisition software to determine which gauging (if necessary) must be performed during the production run to ensure quality standards are met.
• Keep accurate documentation in the data acquisition software during the production run.
• Inspect parts on the conveyor belts and in product containers throughout the shift, and perform liner inspections as required.
• If applicable, periodically check the glue tank level to ensure a proper supply of glue is available to the machine.
• Properly package and handle the production per the assigned manufacturing specification.
• Accurately record scrap and place the scrap in the proper containers.
• Assist in the performance of machine startups, shutdowns and line clearances.
• Keep the workstation clean and neat at all times by utilizing good housekeeping practices.
• Participate in Lean and Safety programs.
• Follows applicable Food Safety and cGMP polices.
• Assist in the training of fellow associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills (written & oral).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow both written and verbal instructions and techniques.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch and occasionally required to climb or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection.

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.

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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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
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)