Packer Handler - D1

Amcor; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Molding Packer in Valdosta, Georgia. The role involves inspecting products for defects and packing according to specifications, prioritizing safety and quality. Candidates must be able to lift 35 pounds and stand for 12 hours.

This position offers a rotating 12-hour schedule, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as a retirement savings plan with company match. Join a company committed to equal opportunity and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to visually inspect products and identify non-conformities.
• Must be able to read and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for 12 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for defects and pack according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Communicate quality concerns to necessary personnel.

Skills

Inspection skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 35 pounds

Communication skills

Job description

Day shift: 6:45 am – 7 pm with every other weekend off.

PURPOSE: The primary responsibility of the Molding Packer is to inspect the product for defects and pack quality product according to work instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring my safety and the safety of my co‑workers is a core value and is my number one priority.
• Visually inspect product and identify product non‑conformities.
• Pack quality product into boxes, according to customer specifications and Berry quality guidelines.
• Immediately place non‑conforming product into the scrap bins as soon as it is found.
• Read travelers and compare labels for accuracy.
• Prepare packaging in accordance with traveler instructions.
• Repetitive motion work with hands.
• Communicate questions regarding quality with necessary personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Must be able to read the traveler and complete paperwork.
• Pack lids or containers from any assigned machine.
• Knows which supplies are needed each day and where to get them.
• Report any safety concerns or problems to the Group Leader.
• Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities; staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
• Make boxes, as necessary.

Educational, Skill & Physical Requirements

• Lifting Requirements – ability to lift 35 pounds over head.
• Walking/Standing – ability to walk and/or stand for 12 hours per day.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. At a minimum, the environment requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear plugs, bump caps, beard/hair nets, and steel‑toed shoes. Additional PPE may be needed for various tasks.

Position Hours

• Assigned 12‑hour schedule.
• Schedule rotates as follows: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, etc.

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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