Machine Operator II

Amcor Limited; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Kentucky is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to set up and run Two-Step injection/blow molding equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production flow. You will troubleshoot issues, record data, and communicate with team members to accommodate schedule changes.

The role requires adherence to GMP-like practices, PPE use, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts as needed. Prior blow-molding/plastics experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with blow molding or plastics is a plus.
• Ability to learn SAP Mii and operate Two-Step machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Two-Step machines and related equipment safely.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Record production data and communicate with coworkers.
• Perform daily checks and assist with maintenance per schedule.
• Complete process sheets and downtime logs accurately.

Skills

Two-Step machines

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Manufacturing experience

plastics experience preferred

Tools

SAP Mii

SOP adherence

Job description

Position Overview

Set up and operate Two-Step machines and related equipment safely and efficiently. These include injection molding and blow molding machines. Troubleshoot issues to maintain operation efficiency and quality. Record production data and communicate with coworkers to ensure smooth production flow and respond to schedule changes.

• Safety and Quality Goals: Meet goals in safety, quality, production, performance, and cost.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety rules and guidelines use required Personal Protective Equipment
• Training: Complete computer-based training (CBTs) and behavioral safety observations (BSOs) by deadlines.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Adhere to GMP policies.
• Equipment Operation: Set up and operate equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Sidels, date coder, leak detector, Alpine bottle lift, preform dumper, lane diverter, and antistat booth.
• Support Tasks: Assist with mold changes, line clears, and preventative maintenance (PMs) based on schedule.
• Maintenance and Checks: Perform daily operator checks and hourly visual checks, identify and communicate quality issues, and assist with quality containment.
• Data Collection: Accurately complete process sheets, process deviation logs, daily operator checks, housekeeping sheets, partial Gaylord tickets, and downtime reports.
• Downtime Management: Report downtime events to Frontline Leadership and verify accurate production information.
• Inventory Management: Account for preform usage and enter tickets in the preform use log
• Housekeeping: maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Process Adjustments: Enter Master Process parameters, set cams, adjust air pressures for new containers, and troubleshoot issues.
• Computer Systems: Use systems to view production schedules and understand product runs and tooling changes.
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Job Description

Position Overview

Set up and operate Two-Step machines and related equipment safely and efficiently. These include injection molding and blow molding machines. Troubleshoot issues to maintain operation efficiency and quality. Record production data and communicate with coworkers to ensure smooth production flow and respond to schedule changes.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Safety and Quality Goals: Meet goals in safety, quality, production, performance, and cost.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety rules and guidelines use required Personal Protective Equipment
• Training: Complete computer-based training (CBTs) and behavioral safety observations (BSOs) by deadlines.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Adhere to GMP policies.
• Equipment Operation: Set up and operate equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Sidels, date coder, leak detector, Alpine bottle lift, preform dumper, lane diverter, and antistat booth.
• Support Tasks: Assist with mold changes, line clears, and preventative maintenance (PMs) based on schedule.
• Maintenance and Checks: Perform daily operator checks and hourly visual checks, identify and communicate quality issues, and assist with quality containment.
• Data Collection: Accurately complete process sheets, process deviation logs, daily operator checks, housekeeping sheets, partial Gaylord tickets, and downtime reports.
• Downtime Management: Report downtime events to Frontline Leadership and verify accurate production information.
• Inventory Management: Account for preform usage and enter tickets in the preform use log
• Housekeeping: maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Process Adjustments: Enter Master Process parameters, set cams, adjust air pressures for new containers, and troubleshoot issues.
• Computer Systems: Use systems to view production schedules and understand product runs and tooling changes.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior manufacturing experience required; blow-molding, plastics experience preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical Skills: Ability to learn and apply SAP Mii system and Customer Profiles, operate Two-Step machines, and troubleshoot plastic blow molding process. Must complete two-step levels programs in a timely manner.
• Other Requirements: Attention to detail, ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment, interpret and follow instructions, and flexibility for 12-hour shifts and schedule changes.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for production shifts, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and perform physical activities like squatting, bending, and kneeling. Must wear required PPE.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain Amcor certified forklift license.

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 Amcr 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/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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on "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.

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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)

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