Maintenance Cleaner

Amcor LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor in Lawrence, KS seeks a dedicated Equipment Cleaner/Maintainer to keep thermoforming lines clean and safe. Daily inspections, oil/debris removal, and project support ensure production areas meet safety and quality standards.

You will report issues, maintain tools, and follow HAACP/SQF/GMP guidelines. Responsibilities include inspections, deep cleaning during downtimes, and active participation in safety trainings (LOTO, forklift, fall protection, aerial lift).

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aptitude.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of assigned work.
• Dependable, motivated, and supported by a solid work history.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and man lift.
• Good reading comprehension and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily visual inspections of thermoforming machines for leaks, spills, or contamination.
• Clean oil, grease, and debris from around and beneath machines.
• Maintain cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep drum storage areas neat and compliant with safety expectations.
• Report leaks or excessive lubrication to Shift Leads or leadership.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.
• Take control of a machine when a risk of personal injury arises.
• Complete tasks assigned by Shift Lead or Leadership.
• Communicate daily activities and findings with Shift Leads and team.
• Deep clean clamps and doors during machine downtime.
• Participate in training (LOTO, forklift, fall protection, aerial lift).
• Wear PPE at all times as required.
• Enforce HAACP, SQF, GMP, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Pneumatic systems

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Tools

Forklift

Man lift

Job description

About the Role

This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of thermoforming equipment, surrounding production areas, and maintenance spaces. Daily inspections, cleanup of oil and debris, and support on assigned projects ensure that all work areas remain safe, organized, and compliant with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily visual inspections of thermoforming machines to identify leaks, spills, or contamination.
• Conduct preventive cleaning of oil, grease, and debris from around and beneath machines.
• Maintain cleaning tools, equipment, and necessary supplies.
• Keep drum storage areas and machine surroundings neat, orderly, and compliant with safety expectations.
• Work closely with Shift Leads and leadership to report leaks or excessive lubrication.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all department personnel.
• Take control of a machine when a situation poses potential risk of personal injury.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Shift Lead or Leadership Group.
• Communicate daily activities and findings with Shift Leads, leadership, and department team members.
• Perform deep cleaning of clamps and clean doors during machine downtime.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with job requirements, including LOTO, forklift operation, fall protection, and aerial lift certification.
• Wear proper PPE at all times based on assigned tasks.
• Maintain and enforce all HAACP, SQF, GMP, Safety, and department rules and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aptitude.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of assigned work.
• Dependable, motivated, and supported by a solid work history.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and man lift.
• Good reading comprehension and basic math skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around grease, oils, inks, and solvents without adverse reaction.
• Ability to safely climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for the duration of the shift.
• Good manual dexterity in arms and fingers.
• 20/20 vision with correction, with the ability to detect minor defects.
• Ability to differentiate colors accurately.

Additional Information

Compensation: Starting at $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (Day Shift)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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)

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. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers.