Packer - Entry Level

Amcor LLC; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Peosta is seeking dedicated team members to enhance the packaging industry. Join us for a starting pay of $19.00 per hour, with a $2.25 shift differential for night shifts and a $600 sign-on bonus at 90 days!

The role involves monitoring product quality, following safety policies, and performing various packing and janitorial duties. Educational requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and retirement savings with a company match.

Qualifications

• Must be able to monitor quality of machine output.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Able to work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental policies.
• Monitor quality of product and inspect for defects.
• Communicate and cooperate with other employees.
• Palletize boxes and operate a pallet jack.
• Perform janitorial work to maintain a clean area.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Quality monitoring

Lifting heavy objects (up to 35 lbs)

Following safety protocols

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Overview: Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

Starting pay at $19.00 per hour. Night shift gets a $2.25 shift differential. Sign‑on Bonus at 90 days of $600! 11 paid Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Amcor safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Follow OSHA rules and regulations
• Monitor quality of product; inspect bottles for defects, inspect boxes for damage and properly follow customer pack patterns
• Communicate and cooperate with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the goals of the department and the plant
• Properly seal, label and stack cartons of finished product
• Palletize boxes weighing up to 35 lbs, band/unify pallet loads, move pallets to staging area, operate pallet jack as required and trained
• Hand‑pack bottles according to written instructions
• Basic entry level operation of packing equipment
• Clear product jams as needed and trained
• Ensure needed packaging supplies and labels are in production area
• Perform janitorial work; sweep, clean and wipe down machinery, maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long‑sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practice good hygiene
• Consistently lift boxes that weigh 35 lbs
• Maintain correct carton and skid count on production form for each assigned machine
• Verify correct weight and counts
• Stand for up to 12 hours a day packing bottles in cartons
• Construct cardboard boxes from collapsed cartons
• Sort held ware correctly
• Willing and able to work overtime when needed
• Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
• Effectively respond in an emergency situation such as fire, accident and direct the activities of others
• Follow all department procedures and directives
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to multi‑task
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be able to monitor quality of machine output
• Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds)
• Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
• Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives
• Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner

Preferred Requirements

• Manufacturing experience
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent

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 (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)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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.