Machine Operator

Amcor LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking an Operator to own the assigned packaging machine, maximize uptime, reduce scrap, and improve efficiency under GMP and food safety standards.

You will mentor teammates, troubleshoot issues, participate in trainings, perform data entry with accuracy, and maintain housekeeping while supporting continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trades training a plus.
• At least three years of manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and read basic mechanical and pneumatics schematics.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
• Ability to analyze data and influence effective decision making.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee the assigned packaging machine, aiming for maximum uptime and productivity.
• Identify and troubleshoot machine issues; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, coach and train team members on operating techniques and best practices.
• Maintain good housekeeping and participate in required trainings (safety, technical).
• Ensure accurate data entry and data integrity for transactions.
• Support new hire training and packaging quality control activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Reading precision measuring tools

Reading basic schematics

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trades training

Manufacturing certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Measuring tools

Pneumatics schematics

Job description

Job DescriptionROLE OVERVIEWThe Operator has overall responsibility for their respective machine and its numbers, including but not limited to uptime/downtime, product scrap, output, and efficiency through exercising good manufacturing practices and identifying areas of opportunity for continuous improvement, all while maintaining all safety standards and expectations relating to their job and machine. This person must always act within food safety and GMP guidelines.WHAT YOU GET TO DOCreate an environment where safety, customer focus, effectiveness & efficiency can be seen in people and equipment performance.Maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity and eliminate all machine losses.Create a sense of ownership with equipment and team members through respect, involvement, and training.Promote continuous improvement through small-group activities involving production, maintenance, engineering, 5S, inside and outside resources.Identify and troubleshoot machine issues as needed.Mentor, coach, and lead other personnel on the machine to run effectively.Train coworkers on proper operating techniques, knowledge, and practicesOversee new hire training for respective machine.Practice good housekeeping – including sweeping, dusting, wiping of tables, etc.Actively participate in all required trainings including but not limited to safety and technical trainings.Responsible for inspecting product at required frequency.Responsible for packaging all goods produced.Responsible for trimming and accuracy of all goods produced.Responsible for data accuracy of all transactions performed.WHAT WE VALUEExemplify Amcor Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability and Results and Outperformance.Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and analyze data.Ability to work well in a group setting.Ability to learn and take instruction.Ability to work at productive speeds.Quality AwarenessSafety AwarenessAutonomous Maintenance AwarenessAbility to strategically solve problems.Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with tenacity.WHAT WE WANT FROM YOUHigh school diploma or equivalent, preferred.Trades achieved training is a plus.Three years manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operatorMust be able to read precision measuring tools and read and interpret basic mechanical and pneumatics schematics.Must have experience using Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.Must understand how to analyze data and influence effective decision making.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires an employee to stand, walk and sit, and work at a computer for extended periods of time. Frequent exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels. Potential contact with chemicals and cleaning supplies, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds is a requirement. Operators are required to maneuver around and inside small areas to make machine adjustments during setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting.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)