Machine Operator

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Machine Operator (extrusion/conversion) in Montgomery, Alabama to operate and maintain extrusion equipment, set up lines, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in liners, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work 12+ hour shifts, including overtime. Forklift operation may be required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in Liners.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and write legibly in English to complete required forms and verify quality products.
• Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.
• Ability to adhere to Amcor's Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days, or nights for 12 or more hours.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain a forklift operator license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machines that extrude or draw thermoplastic materials.
• Set up and operate machines per procedures and customer requirements.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor machinery for jams and potential failures.
• Troubleshoot process equipment.
• Perform start-up, set-up and shutdown of equipment.
• Make precise machine adjustments and line changes.
• Complete production safety and quality paperwork.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.

Skills

Liners experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

English literacy

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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, visitwww.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating and maintaining machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic materials. Set-up and operate machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements.

• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to safely operate an Extruder(s); ability to perform screen changes as needed.
• Constantly monitor all machinery for jams and possible mechanical failure.
• Effectively troubleshoot all process equipment.
• Perform operations required for machine start-up, set-up, and shutdown of process equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of machine adjustments and line changes requiring a high degree of precision and judgment.
• Complete all required production safety and quality paperwork on a regular basis.
• Maintain quality level through inspection as produced and notify supervisor or manager of any quality issues.
• Communicate equipment issues to Maintenance personnel, both orally and through the use of the maintenance work order system.
• Maintain clean work area ensuring that assigned work area is clean and organized before leaving shift; demonstrate efficient housekeeping skills.
• Assure presence of all appropriate packaging and production related materials on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate knowledge of plant emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all "E-stops" on the lines.
• Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in Liners.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and write legibly in English to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced.
• Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.
• Ability to adhere to Amcor's Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days, or nights for 12 or more hours.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must have manual dexterity involving total wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for 12 or more hours per day or night.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, and face mask.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain a forklift operator license.

Additional Info

We have employment opportunities for Machine Operators (extrusion/conversion) in Montgomery, Alabama at a pay range of $18.21- $19.39 per hour.

OurExpectations

• 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, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

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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.

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