Machine Operator / Packer

Amcor; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma, is seeking a Machine Tender/Packer to operate extrusion equipment and ensure product quality. This role involves performing line start-ups, overseeing packaging, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess good math skills and be dependable team players. The position offers benefits including medical plans, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions.
• Read tape measure for quality checks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment ensuring quality specifications.
• Perform quality checks using measuring tools.
• Package products accurately as per routing notes.

Skills

Basic math skills

Dependable and flexible

Good verbal communication skills

Team player

Good judgment and planning skills

Tools

Forklift

Micrometer

Tape measure

Weight scale

Job description

Job Description

The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic, performing line start‑ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging, and palletizing of finished product.

Primary Function

Operate extrusion equipment to ensure product meets order and quality specifications; perform quality checks; adjust line speed and winder settings; weigh and record product; package per routing notes; clean workspace; check for safety hazards; follow all safety and BRC guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications
• Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure
• Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to ensure good quality products based on customer specifications found on Traveler (work order)
• Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets
• Package product per routing notes and any other order instructions, checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines
• Continuously clean work area as needed and remove any debris or obstructions
• Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift supervisor
• Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non‑conformities to the shift supervisor for correction
• Job duties may change as directed by supervisor

Safety Commitment

• Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety.
• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
• Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
• Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists
• Ability to speak effectively with managers, co‑workers, or groups of co‑workers, supervisors or others within the company
• Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor
• Mandatory participation in safety programs and training
• Attends meetings as scheduled
• Wears mandatory assigned personal protective equipment (P.P.E.)
• Operates a pallet jack
• Is a team player with a positive attitude and works well with others
• Climbs towers to thread up lines
• Possesses good written and verbal communication skills
• Knows and understands the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork
• Is dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
• Asks questions to prevent errors or clarify instructions
• Can work with minimum supervision in a fast‑paced environment

Essential Physical Requirements

• Walking to operate production machines and package and palletize for as much as 100% of the workday
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of the workday
• Standing for as much as 100% of the workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of the workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of the workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of the workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of the workday
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of the workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of the workday
• Employee required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the time)

Special Skills

• Possesses basic math skills
• Can read tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Can read a weight scale and transfer to documents
• Possesses good judgment, planning and organizational skills
• Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must obtain forklift certification

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.

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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)