Packer II

Amcor LLC; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account / Flexible**

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a dedicated packaging associate to safely pack products, verify correct boxes, labels and quantities, and perform quality checks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will follow GMP/ISO policies, maintain clean workstations and assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting in the packing area.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read traveler/BOM, basic PC skills, and willingness to work around moving machinery while using PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a team-work oriented environment a plus.
• Ability to use and read a ruler and document quality/weight.
• Basic PC knowledge and ability to read traveler/BOM instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely pack quality products and ensure correct boxes, labels and quantities.
• Perform quality checks and report any issues to the Section Lead.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow safety, GMP and ISO policies.
• Set up and troubleshoot packing equipment (box erectors, label applicator).
• Operate lines in packing area and handle manual box making and material trimming.
• Safely operate pallet jack and maintain safe handling around moving machinery.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality checks

Team collaboration

Ruler reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Pallet jack

Box erectors

Label applicator

J-Knife

Job description

Job DescriptionMajor ResponsibilitiesTo safely pack a quality productive product.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Follow and support all Company safety, GMP and ISO policies.Maintain a safe work environment by following safety policies.Perform required quality checks and understand the quality standards.Quality of the product.Insure the correct boxes are used.Insure correct labels are being applied to the boxes.Insure correct amount of product is placed in the boxes.Insure correct product is placed in the boxes.Reports bad quality product to Section Lead.Maintain good housekeeping.Reads “Traveler” – Bill of Materials (BOM)Checks special instructions.Must pass electric pallet jack certification.Work on lines, LD 98 & 9, AG Line & Fume LineWork in the Packing area, lines LD 3, 4 &12, lines HD 12 & 21.Packing AreaSet up tapers and change tape rolls.Set up and trouble shoot box erectors.Set up label applicatorSafe operation of bin liftSafe handling of the bin gates.Know pallet stacking formations for all orders.In Line PackerSafely pulling of plastic and picking up scrap.Help string up downstream equipment.Know pallet stacking formation for all orders.Safe handling of hand taper and replacing the tape roll.Manual box making.Operates windersUses a J-Knife safely to cut and tuck product.Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED, preferred.Experience in a team-work oriented environment a plus.Working knowledge of extrusion/converting equipment and process desired.Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to use and read a ruler.Ability to read and understand a traveler.Ability to document quality and weight on bag check sheets.Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and checklists.Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form.Basic PC knowledge.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness. Employee is required to work around moving equipment, forklifts and must be able to wear appropriate PPE. Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds. Employee may reach, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress. Work is performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Employees are required to use steel toed shoes, hearing and eye protection. Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.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)