Packer Handler N1

Amcor LLC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours/yr

Company-paid holidays starting at 8/yr

Wellbeing programs & EAP

Retirement savings plan with company 5

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a packaging technician to visually inspect products, pack quality items into boxes per customer specifications, and promptly scrap any non-conformities. You will read travelers, prepare packaging, and keep a clean workstation on a rotating 12-hour schedule, two days on two days off, etc.

You must lift up to 35 pounds, stand for long periods, wear PPE, and report safety concerns to the Group Leader as part of Amcor's commitment to food safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read the traveler and complete paperwork.
• Lift up to 35 pounds over head.
• Stand and walk for long shifts (12 hours).
• Use PPE: safety glasses, ear plugs, bump caps, beard/hair nets, steel toe shoes.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product and identify non-conformities.
• Pack quality product into boxes per customer specifications and Berry quality guidelines.
• Immediately place non-conforming product into scrap bins.
• Prepare packaging per traveler instructions; read travelers for accuracy.
• Pack lids or containers from assigned machines; maintain organized work area.
• Report safety concerns or problems to the Group Leader.

Skills

Reading traveler instructions

Lifting up to 35 pounds

12-hour shift endurance

PPE compliance

Job description

Job DescriptionEnsuring 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 work station.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; andStaff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.Make boxes, as necessaryEDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Lifting Requirements - Ability to lift 35 pounds over head.Walking/Standing-Requirements ability to walk and or stand for 12 hours per day.Work EnvironmentWhile 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 maybe needed for various tasks.Position HoursAssigned 12-hour scheduleSchedule rotates as follows: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, etc.Our ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate 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.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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 would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)