Role Overview
Unpack your potential by joining Amcor as a Production Operator and help produce packaging that protects essential products worldwide. You will operate extrusion laminators, presses, and slitters to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while minimizing cost, energy, and waste. This is a team‑based role where your contributions directly impact operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Schedule
- Rotating schedule: monthly between
- 1st Shift – Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- 2nd Shift – Mon–Fri, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
- 3rd Shift – Sun–Thu, 10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. (also an option for 3rd shift only)
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $29.12 per hour, increasing to $34.18 per hour after probationary period
- Overtime: 1.5× pay for hours over 40 per week
- 401(k): Dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 8%
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities
Responsibilities
- Operate assigned production equipment (extrusion laminator, flexographic/rotogravure press, slitter/rewinder, or doctor winder) according to specifications and SOPs
- Support Environmental Health & Safety initiatives and maintain a safe work environment
- Monitor and maintain product quality, remove defects, and perform QA checks
- Complete required production, SOC, QA, and cleaning reports accurately
- Meet production targets while minimizing downtime, changeovers, and clean‑ups
- Troubleshoot equipment or process issues and take corrective actions
- Operate a forklift safely and handle materials efficiently
- Participate in WCOM, 5S, and GFSI initiatives to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workplace
- Perform assistant‑level duties as needed and maintain housekeeping standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to read/follow instructions, perform basic math, and convert measurements
- Team‑oriented with willingness to train and collaborate
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 55 lbs and push/pull 20–55 lbs
- Continuous standing and walking
- Exposure to noise above 85 dB and solvent odors/heat from production
- Frequent use of hands and arms; vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
Equal Opportunity
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 need a reasonable accommodation, please call 224‑313‑7000 and let us know the nature of your request.