Machine Operator I

Amcor LLC; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year

Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

Retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC seeks a dedicated line operator in Matthews, North Carolina. Key responsibilities include maintaining the production line, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with multiple teams for efficient operation.

This position requires physical capability, a strong safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 65 pounds. Employees will benefit from comprehensive medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a loud environment.
• Willingness to wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production processes meet customer expectations.
• Maintain operation of the designated line.
• Diagnose problems to manufacture quality products.
• Complete all operator paperwork.

Skills

Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments

Ability to calibrate machines

Ability to follow safety requirements

Ability to lift up to 65 lbs

Ability to read work orders

Knowledge of navigating computer programs

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

Work closely with the Helpers, Lead Operators and the Shift Supervisors. Work closely with the Quality Control Technicians to ensure that production processes meet our customer’s expectations. The operator’s main responsibility is to keep the line running acceptably quality product.

Essential Functions

• Follow all company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.
• Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management.
• Act as a role model for safety on the shift and participate in safety programs.
• Enter near miss data and observations into the Global Data Center database (GDC).
• Maintain operation of the designated line.
• Take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal operating conditions.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed by the end of the shift.
• Complete all operator paperwork and key information into the computer system.
• Be responsible for all products run on the line.
• Understand the process and operation of the equipment.
• Perform adjustments to the machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead.

Education / Skills / Experience

• Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems.
• Ability to wear all required PPE (steel‑toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required).
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Knowledge of navigating different computer programs.
• Ability to communicate with other employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness. Employee is required to work with various hand tools and must be able to wear appropriate PPE. Employee may be required to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds. Employee may reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting where the noise level is typically loud. Employees are required to use hearing, eye, and toe protection. Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

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
• Well‑being 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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click 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.