Machine Operator II - ARP

Amcor; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Amcor in the United States is hiring for a position involving operation and maintenance of blow molding machines, vision systems, and laser dating equipment to produce and audit PET containers.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate data logging, and cross-functional communication to support production and quality goals within a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates multiple blow molding machines, laser dating systems, and vision systems per written instructions.
• Conducts quality inspections using written/visual guidelines.
• Maintain safety procedures and report malfunctions to leads.
• Monitor machine operations to detect issues and stop as needed.
• Perform minor adjustments and preventive maintenance on machines.
• Record logs, data inputs, hourly checks, and downtime accurately.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and move finished product.
• Ensure housekeeping and safe handling of materials.

Skills

Reading & interpreting manuals

Writing reports

Public speaking

Basic math

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Operates and maintains multiple blow molding machines, vision systems, and laser dating systems in a safe manner to produce and audit PET containers.

Summary

Operates and maintains multiple blow molding machines, vision systems, and laser dating systems in a safe manner to produce and audit PET containers.

Essential duties and responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates multiple blow molding machines, laser dating systems, and vision systems using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface.


• Conducts quality inspections using specific written and visual guidelines.


• Ensure operations are completed in accordance with Amcor Rigid Plastics’ safety procedures.


• Monitors operations of blow molding machine to detect machine malfunctions.


• Stops machines and production to report malfunctions to the process lead and/or supervisor.


• Performs minor adjustments to the machines to correct improper functions.


• Performs preventive maintenance on machines.


• Scans and produces production tickets using computer interface.


• Accurately completes all logs, data input and written, to include hourly checks and downtime.


• Effectively communicates with all internal departments.


• Removes any damaged material from machine.


• Assembles gaylord boxes to be used for storage and transport of finished product


• Operates pallet jack and forklift to move finished product from machine to the staging area.


• Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk for 12 hours and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, and climb stairs. Regularly uses hands to handle and feel product. The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Special requirements

The special requirements 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.

Ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance visions (20 feet or more). Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision.

Work environment

Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places. Safety glasses are required to be worn. The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn. GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

Pay range

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $21.75/hr; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $21.75/hr and $25.20/hr.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time

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.

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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