Machine Operator I

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC is seeking an Operator I/II in Texas to learn and perform routine tasks under supervision. This role follows written procedures and verbal instructions, progressing as knowledge grows and procedures are mastered.

The position is ideal for an apprentice or trainee with basic mechanical interest. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of mechanical experience or prior machine operation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–2 years mechanical experience or previous machine operator preferred.
• Other qualifications: good communications, willing to ask questions; able to work in a fast-paced environment; motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance; performs duties safely and reports hazards.
• Keeps area clean; maintains housekeeping standards.
• Assists Operators with extruder start-ups and thread-up tasks on film equipment.
• Changes formula percentages on blenders per Traveler Report and verifies batches.
• Replaces filters, screen packs and worn components on equipment as needed.
• Assists in giving breaks to Packers on the lines.
• Participates in teams addressing scrap, quality, or safety issues.
• If Roll Stock, may become forklift certified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Communication skills

Procedural adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE:

As an Operator I/II, the ideal candidate will learn to do the job and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Follow written procedures and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments of a routine and repetitive nature. Considered an apprentice or trainee. Moderate understanding of the general job aspects and superficial understanding of the technical parts of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Senior Operator, Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in Safety by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; makes entries into the Global Data Center (GDC).


• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.


• Assists Operators with extruder start-ups. Threads up equipment with film (i.e. winders, folders, bag machines, printers). Threads up the tower with rope.


• Changes the formula percentages on blenders according to the Traveler Report and verifies that the blender makes correct batches. Changes percentage formulas, changes to the new color formula and zeros out the scale blenders. Enables and/or disables hoppers sets fill time (in seconds) for hoppers.


• Identifies when the vacuum pump filter is dirty and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the screen pack is dirty, prepares the screen pack to be changed, and replaces the screen pack with a new one. Identifies when the sock sleeve on stabilizer is worn and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the print plate on printer is worn, replaces it with a new one, and cleans the printer, as necessary.


• Assists in giving breaks to Packers on the lines


• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.


• If assigned to Roll Stock, must be capable of becoming forklift certified.


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion a High School diploma or GED.

Experience: In addition to the educational requirements 1-2 years mechanical experience or previous machine operator preferred.

Other desired qualifications: Good communications, willing to ask questions; willing to work in a fast paced environment. Motivated, energetic and willing to learn.

Our Expectations

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.

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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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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 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)