Packer

Amcor Limited; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Idaho is seeking a Packaging Worker to support boxed packaging operations. The role covers preparing boxes, operating box machines, labeling and palletizing finished goods, and moving materials to the warehouse.

Requirements include basic math, English literacy, and the ability to follow packing sequences, meet deadlines, and report safety issues. Competitive hourly pay and team-focused environment offered.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to remember packing sequence and pack patterns.
• Ability to carry out work orders, make decisions on bottle jams.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Basic math skills to calculate bottles per box and sequences.
• Speak, write and read effectively in English to understand packing labels and notices.
• Ability to print legibly and fill out forms.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be ready to begin packing immediately at the workstation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes for packers.
• Operate the box machines, tape and glue type as required.
• Move packed materials into the staging area.
• Inspect bottles on assigned machines every 2 hours and record findings.
• Verify and label packed boxes.
• Wrap finished product after QA inspection and pallet tagging.
• Transfer palletized product to the warehouse using a hand truck.
• Relieve Packers for breaks and lunch.
• Perform machine repacks before the end of the shift.
• Rework red-tagged product at the machine when possible.
• Keep bottles off the floor at all times.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Cover all open cartons.
• Ensure no extra boxes on production floor.
• Bring out necessary supplies for assigned machines.
• Report accidents and safety issues to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Memory of packing sequence

Deadline-driven

Decision making on jams

Punctual

Education

Basic math skills

English literacy (read, write, speak)

Print legibly and fill out forms

Punctuality

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $16.13 hr

3.1 Prepares boxes for packers.

3.2 May be required to operate the box machines, tape and glue type.

3.3 Moves packed materials into staging area.

3.4 Inspects bottles on assigned machines every 2 hours and records findings on check sheets.

3.5 Verifies and labels packed boxes.

3.6 Partial wrap all finished product after QA inspection and pallet tag.

3.7 Transfers all palletized product to the warehouse by using a hand truck.

3.8 Relieves Packers for breaks and lunch.

3.9 Performs all machine repacks before the end of the shift.

3.10 Reworks red-tagged product at the machine when possible.

3.11 Keeps bottles off the floor at all times.

3.12 Keeps work area neat and clean.

3.13 All open cartons must be covered.

3.14 No extra boxes on the production floor.

3.15 Bring out necessary supplies for assigned machines.

3.16 Reports and accidents and/or safety issues to the Supervisor immediately.

3.17 Performs other duties as assigned.

4.0 Qualifications:

4.1 Skills

4.1.1 Must have the ability to remember packing sequence and pack patterns.

4.1.2 Ability to carry out work orders, make decisions on bottle jams.

4.1.3 Must be able to meet deadlines.

4.2 Education and/or Equivalent Experience

4.2.1 Basic math skills. To be able to calculate the number of bottles that can fit into a box and pack bottles in different sequences and in numerical sequence of box labels.

4.2.2 Must be able to speak, write and read effectively in English, in order to understand packing labels, travelers, work orders, safety notices, and other forms of written communication.

4.2.3 Ability to print legibly and to fill out forms.

4.2.4 Must be punctual.

4.2.5 Must be ready to begin packing immediately at the workstation.

4.2.6 May, at company's discretion, need to have experience as a Packer

4.3 Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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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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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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
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)