Machine Operator I

Amcor; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Amcor in Chino, California, is seeking a Machine Operator responsible for operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and supervising production lines. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and be flexible for 12-hour shifts. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overall knowledge of extruders, recycling procedures, and resin profiles.

Responsibilities

• Operate winders and adjust production lines.
• Conduct quality checks and package finished goods.
• Supervise production lines and manage safety standards.

Skills

Operating winders

Quality checks

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating winders, adjusting, and packaging finished goods, conducting quality checks, handling scrap production and assisting in scrap reduction while maintaining safety and quality standards. They are responsible for the direct supervision of production lines.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Oversee all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping on assigned lines.
• Understand and be able to operate at least 9 blown lines.
• Perform regular quality and weight checks by reading and verifying work orders and skid plans.
• Ensure scrap goals for the department are met by cutting, separating scrap and refeeding.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians during breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Operate McGuires and process control units, monitor production and adjust settings as needed.
• Handle thread up and startup of machines, including during startup modes.
• Package finished goods using labels, pallets, and trays to ensure presentation.
• Ensure adequate packaging and supplies for next crew at least two hours into next shift.
• Maintain knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Assist in training packers.
• Assist in giving breaks to other packers on lines.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in plant and department.
• Interpret and adhere to production work orders.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in company goals and objectives.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, and co‑workers about malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and equipment problems.
• Attend scheduled meetings.
• Wear mandatory PPE.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be dependable and flexible for other facets of production.
• Work with minimal supervision in fast‑paced environment.

Safety Commitment

• Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety.
• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
• Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event.
• Understands and actively participates in company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Overall knowledge and experience of extruders, recycling procedures, and resin profiles and properties.
• Must be able to work 12‑hour shift including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to bend, twist, and rotate body at all times.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 35 pounds frequently.
• Stand for 12 hours.
• Bend, twist, and rotate body at all times.
• Reach with hands and arms for entire workday.
• Communicate verbally.
• Hearing to monitor equipment sounds.
• Use arms to grasp, handle, and type.
• Walk to operate production machines and package/palletize finished product.

Work Environment

Outdoors 1/3 of time or less; near moving mechanical parts more than 2/3 of time; high or precarious places 1/3 of time or less; near electrical components 1/3 of time or less; near vibrating equipment 1/3 of time or less; fumes from equipment 1/3 of time or less; toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 of time or less; extreme heat 1/3 of time or less; extreme cold none; wet or humid conditions 1/3 of time or less; loud environments 1/3 of time or less.

Language Skills

Read and write in English.

Education

High School diploma or GED or equivalent; work experience may substitute.

Salary Range

Starting rate $21.00, may vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience up to $32.50.

Benefits

• 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 and 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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