Machine Operator

Amcor LLC; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account

Life insurance and disability

Retirement savings plan with company m

Job summary

Amcor LLC in West Monroe, LA, seeks an Operator responsible for a machine's uptime, output, and quality, while upholding food safety and GMP standards. You will manage safety, scrap reduction, and data accuracy across production.

You will mentor teammates, train staff on operating procedures, participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives, perform troubleshooting, and ensure accurate packaging and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator.
• Must be able to read precision measuring tools 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.

Responsibilities

• Create 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.
• 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 practices.
• Oversee new hire training for the respective machine.
• Maintain data accuracy of all transactions performed.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The 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 DO

• Create 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.
• 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 practices.
• Oversee new hire training for the 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.
• Inspect product at required frequency.
• Package all goods produced.
• Trim and ensure accuracy of all goods produced.
• Maintain data accuracy of all transactions performed.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Exemplify Amcor Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Results.
• 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 Awareness, Safety Awareness, Autonomous Maintenance Awareness.
• Strategic problem-solving and strong troubleshooting skills with tenacity.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred. Trades achieved training is a plus.
• Three years manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator.
• Must be able to read precision measuring tools 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, 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.
• Operators must maneuver around and inside small areas to make machine adjustments during setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting.

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 (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).

EEO STATEMENT

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.