Machine Operator Lead

Amcor LLC; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a line operations professional to maintain production lines, maximize output, and minimize scrap while ensuring safety and quality. The role involves training staff, acting as backup supervisor, and driving safety initiatives across the shift.

You will be responsible for line startup/shutdown, paperwork accuracy, and addressing mechanical/electrical issues to meet product specifications. Collaboration and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of extrusion process.
• 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 65lbs.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Knowledge in navigating different computer programs.
• Ability to obtain forklift license.
• Ability to work OT to support a 24/7 site.
• Language skills: read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence, and memos.
• Reasoning skills: solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality and attendance policies.
• Perform duties safely and report hazards to management.
• Lead safety initiatives and participate in safety programs.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and development for assigned employees.
• Start up/shut down lines and verify line paperwork.
• Troubleshoot process, mechanical and electrical issues.
• Manage line changes and product specifications.
• Handle sizing, grading and color changes as required.
• Support 24/7 site operations.

Skills

Hand tools use

Extrusion process

Machine calibration

PPE compliance

Forklift license

Safety training

Reading work orders

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The general scope of this position’s responsibility is to maintain line production, maximize output with minimal scrap. Produce quality film which passes all quality assurance testing. Train employees in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Housekeeping. Act as backup supervisor in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

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.
• Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC).
• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.
• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks.
• Assist and/or Lead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc..) in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible.
• Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback.
• Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed.
• Responsible for proper startup/shutdown of line.
• Responsible for checking all line paperwork.
• Perform training for employees, especially operators.
• Responsible for troubleshooting process, mechanical and electrical problems.
• Responsible for size and gauge changes.
• Responsible for grade changes, including color changes.
• Responsible for running product to product specifications.
• Wear proper PPE, personal protective equipment.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management or Supervisor.

Education / Skills / Experience

• Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments
• Knowledge of extrusion process
• 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 65lbs
• Ability to read and understand work orders
• Knowledge in navigating different computer programs
• Ability to communicate with employees
• Ability to obtain forklift license
• Ability to work OT to support a 24/7 site Level III Evaluation completed or grandfathered status required
• Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and in small group situations.
• 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, ration and percent.
• Reasoning skills: 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 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 characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress. Work is performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection. Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 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.

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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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.