JOB_2809 Machine Operator II-ARP

Amcor LLC; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Machine Operator to manage safe operation of blow molding lines, monitor part quality, and assist in training. You will tend presses, inspect finished parts, and document daily production, while upholding strict safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and the ability to read basic words and perform simple math. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a loud manufacturing

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read basic words and recognize differences between words and numbers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret simple data.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow instructions and solve problems.
• Forklift operation training/certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Randomly check parts hourly to ensure specifications are met.
• Tend machines and monitor flow of parts on molding lines.
• Check finished parts for defects (grease, flash, punctures, etc.).
• Notify supervisors if items do not meet quality requirements or if machinery needs repair.
• Complete daily production reports and scrap logs.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Reading ability

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Language skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation training

Job description

Job DescriptionSUMMARY Responsible for all aspects of safe machine operation in area of assigned responsibility including movement of finished product.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Randomly check parts produced every hour, to ensure that customer specifications are met.Places parts in specified relationship to each other.Monitors flow of parts into assembling machinery, secondary equipment, and storage containers.Tends machines, such as presses and crystallized which perform in molding area, according to machine (product) standard.Works at different work stations as production needs require.Works on line where tasks vary, as parts of various sizes and shapes move along the line.Assists in training new operators as needed.Check all finished parts for any possible defects (including grease, flash, punctures, and other defects).Completes daily report of parts produced and any scrap parts which resulted.Notifies Lead Person, Mold Technician and/or Production Supervisor whenever items produced do not meet quality requirements, or if machinery need repair.Uses calculator to arrive at accurate calculations of different production-related data.Wears all required personal protective equipment.Maintains housekeeping of work areas.TRAINING REQUIREMENTSThe Machine Operator has the responsibility to successfully complete the position training program found in the plant training manual.QUALIFICATIONS Requires strong understanding of blow molding process and the ability to understand basic good manufacturing practices and guidelines. 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 general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES Certificate and training in safe forklift operation are required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Our ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate 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.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)