Press Assistant 12hr nights

Amcor; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Amcor in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Press Assistant to support the Printing and Converting Department. You will help prepare the press for flexographic printing, assist with setup and ensure quality throughout the run.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent), is mechanically inclined, can read measuring tapes, and communicates effectively in English. This full-time hourly role requires teamwork, safety adherence, and hands-on equipment handling on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read a tape measure.
• Clear communication in English; ability to read/write basic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support press operator in preparing press for flexographic printing.
• Perform setup and production tasks; assist with quality checks and documentation.
• Notify supervisor of maintenance, safety, or production issues; maintain housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Good communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Press Assistant reports to the Production Supervisor of the Printing and Converting Department. Assists press operator in the preparation of press for flexographic printing including set‑up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) *This position requires skill progression and testing

MANUFACTURING;

Duties include line setup, scrap control, quality checks, and any other duties set forth by the Production Supervisor (Printing and Converting). Complete all required paperwork. Inform Press Operator immediately of all maintenance issues prior to request being filled out as well as quality, housekeeping, safety, or production issues.
In this position the employee is responsible for all aspects of printing press run including flexographic ink distribution, raw material setup and loading, job setup, preparing printing presses for quality printing, and the press run. Position entails all aspects of press run including preparation, set-up, production, quality checks, and routine equipment management.
Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair. Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by Department Manager. Other duties may be assigned.

OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS;

Must have good speaking skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self‑motivated. Ability to read and understand a measuring tape.

HEALTH AND SAFETY;

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects work environment for hazards, equipment safeguards, employees’ safety, and adherence to policies. Maintain compliance with OSHA, company, and housekeeping rules.

QUALIFICATIONS;

To 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. Being mechanically inclined is essential.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or its equivalent preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to accurately read tape measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze. The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel; manual dexterity is required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue. Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, sitting, carrying, standing in one place, reaching, pushing and pulling for general duties. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasional climbing/descending of stairs as well as pushing a broom to clean the production floor is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud. An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment. The employee is exposed to temperature variances; extreme heat during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter.

Our Expectations

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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Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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 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.

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Benefits

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