Machine Operator

Amcor; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental/vision coverage

Prescription safety glasses

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Amcor in Centerville, IA is hiring a Machine Operator to safely run printing presses or e-beam treaters, ensuring product quality and GMP compliance in a climate-controlled indoor facility.

You'll work 12-hour night shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule with overtime; pay is $20.31–$21.50 per hour plus $1 night premium, plus benefits from day one. This role supports a global leader dedicated to safe packaging and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a ruler.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work Sundays/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing press or e-beam treater safely and efficiently.
• Wear required PPE and maintain product quality with tests as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot and report machine issues; relive others during breaks.
• Follow GMPs, GFSIs, and cleaning schedules to keep the area clean.

Skills

Read English

Basic math

Ruler reading

Reliable attendance

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential

Join Amcor as a Machine Operator, where you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating printing presses or e-beam treaters while maintaining product quality standards.

Schedule

• 12-hour, 2-2-3 Straight Nights, 7:30pm-7:30am and 8:00pm-8:00am
• Work 3 to 4 nights per week on regularly scheduled shift
• Must be able to have the flexibility to train on day shift
• 12 hour night shift schedule includes 8 hours of overtime pay every 2 weeks
• Additional overtime available

Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized

• Pay: $20.31-$21.50/hour + $1.00/night shift premium+ increases at 3months and 1year
• 401(k): Profit sharing
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
• Work Setting: clean, food safe, climate controlled indoor manufacturing facility
• $145 annual allowance for safety shoes, free prescription safety glasses

Job Description: Possibility Unpacked

• Operate printing press or e-beam treater in a safe and efficient manner.
• Wear required PPE
• Maintain product quality standards, perform quality tests at required frequencies
• Troubleshoot and repair machines when possible to maximize run time.
• Notify supervisor when machine is down due to mechanical or quality issues.
• Report all unsafe operating conditions to supervisor
• Understand and follow all work instructions and product safety guidelines.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understand and maintain Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSIs)
• Understand and follow cleaning schedules to keep work area neat and clean.
• Relieve other machines for breaks and meetings
• On occasion, job duties other than those specifically listed above will be assigned.

What we want from you: Lead the Pack

• Good work history
• Able to read and speak English
• Basic math skills and ability to read a ruler
• Willing to work Sundays, occasional mandatory overtime, and holidays
• Reliable attendance
• Must not be sensitive to inks, solvents or powder
• Display average coordination with both hands on a continuous basis while performing job task.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and exert up to 50 lbs. of pressure.
• Must be able to generate up to 10 lbs. of pinch strength on a rare basis with each hand while performing job task
• Must be able to stand for at least 12 hours
• Stoop, kneel or squat on a rare basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products
• Climb steps
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours

Why Amcor?

Be part of a global leader while working in a supportive, team-driven environment. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.

Disclaimer

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Our Expectations

• 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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

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