Lead Extrusion Operator

Amcor LLC

Bowling Green (KY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Wellbeing programs
Health Savings Account
Retirement Savings Plan with company '
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor seeks a Production Operator in Bowling Green, KY to support daily production activities, set up extrusion equipment, and uphold safety and quality standards. The role involves training new staff and assisting with production reporting.

Candidate must have a High school diploma, Level III qualification, and strong mechanical and teamwork abilities. Overtime and shift flexibility required. Amcor offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must hold Level III qualification.
  • Able to operate extrusion equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning and execution of daily production activities.
  • Set up and operate extrusion equipment per guidelines.
  • Maintain safe, clean work environment and promote safety.
  • Review quality and address concerns with QA/Production teams.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and escalate to supervisors.
  • Train new employees according to policies.
  • Prepare production reports and maintain records.
  • Observe all safety, quality, and production policies.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Level III
Mechanical troubleshooting
Computer software
Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be required based on business needs and are subject to change.

*This position requires skill progression and testing.

Job Function Supports coordination and direction of daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, and production objectives

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support Production Supervisor in planning and execution of production activities, including break relief for staff, facilitation of pre-shift meetings, work assignments, and scheduling priorities; supervises and directs production activities in the absence of Production Supervisor
  • Set up and operation of extrusion equipment in accordance with established guidelines (i.e., correct resin, additives, line speed, temperature); performs proper adjustments to maintain safety, quality, and production standards
  • Maintain a safe and clean workplace by supporting safety initiatives and promoting safe behaviors of others
  • Assists with review of quality throughout shift to ensure conformance to standards; partners with Quality and Production management to address concerns as needed
  • Assists with preliminary troubleshooting of equipment and processes malfunctions as needed; escalates concerns to Production Supervisor and/or Maintenance for resolution as needed
  • Conduct and facilitate training of new employees in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Assist with preparation of production reporting and documentation including daily production labels, data entry, and production records; reviews reports for accuracy
  • Observe all Plant safety, quality and production policies
  • Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be Level III
  • Ability to utilize a variety of computer software
  • Mechanical and troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • Ability to work overtime and/or extended shifts as needed
  • Strong verbal and writing skills
  • Good general math skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Must be able to stand for continuously for 12 hours
  • Lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout during shift
  • Twist / Turn repeatedly throughout during shift
  • Bending/ Stooping / Kneel repeatedly throughout during shift
  • Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching repeatedly during shift
  • Carrying 45+ lbs. repeatedly during shift
  • Must be able to wear all required Personal protective equipment (PPE) continuously during shift.
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.

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.

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 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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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)
About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers.

We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.

NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube

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