Machine Operator

Amcor LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match up to 8%

Overtime pay 1.5x

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Manufacturing Assistant to support production across press, extrusion, or converting. You will assist operators, prepare materials, monitor equipment, and help ensure safety and quality standards are met in a collaborative, team‑driven environment.

The role involves 12‑hour night shifts (with dedicated premium) and on‑the‑job training. This hands‑on position emphasizes continuous improvement and operational excellence at our Hazleton plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators with set‑up, operation, and monitoring of press, extrusion, or converting equipment.
• Prepare, load, and stage raw materials, rolls, inks, cartons, and supplies needed for continuous production.
• Transport materials using hoists, forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Remove finished rolls, pallets, or waste and stage for the next step in the process.
• Inspect materials and running product for defects and report quality issues.
• Perform roll changes, ink changes, and material changeovers as directed.
• Record production data, weights, and complete required documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with GMP, AIB, and food safety standards.
• Assist with housekeeping, waste handling, and recycling activities.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow all safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and company policies.
• Assist other team members and departments as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading work instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Role Overview

Unpack Your Potential Join Amcor as a Manufacturing Assistant and play a vital role in supporting our production operations across Press, Extrusion, or Converting. In this hands‑on position, you’ll assist operators, prepare materials, monitor equipment, and help ensure our products meet safety and quality standards. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team‑driven environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Schedule Options

12‑hour 2‑2‑3 Nights (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.) or (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)

Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized

Pay range: $18.41 – $18.86/hour (based on experience)

Night shift differential: $1.00/hour premium

Overtime: 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week

401(k): Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 8%

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one Growth and development opportunities

Job Description: Possibility Unpacked

• Assist operators with set‑up, operation, and monitoring of press, extrusion, or converting equipment
• Prepare, load, and stage raw materials, rolls, inks, cartons, and supplies needed for continuous production
• Transport materials using hoists, forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material‑handling equipment
• Remove finished rolls, pallets, or waste and stage for the next step in the process
• Inspect materials and running product for defects and report quality issues
• Perform roll changes, ink changes, and material changeovers as directed
• Record production data, weights, and complete required documentation
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with GMP, AIB, and food safety standards
• Assist with housekeeping, waste handling, and recycling activities
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts
• Follow all safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and company policies
• Assist other team members and departments as needed

What We Want From You

• High School Diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry materials up to 50–60 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods during a 12‑hour shift
• Push, pull, bend, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or ladders
• Work around moving machinery and elevated platforms
• Steel‑toed shoes and required PPE must be worn

Why Amcor?

Be part of a global leader while working in a team‑driven environment at our Hazleton plant. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference.

Company Culture

We 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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