Process Specialist - BM B Shift

Amcor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible time off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor in Allentown, PA is hiring for a PET Manufacturing role. This position involves setting up and operating all equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards in production. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in PET manufacturing, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours. Amcor offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join us in our mission to transform the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in PET manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of PET carbonated and non-carbonated containers.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all equipment safely and efficiently.
• Drive maintenance, quality and production in tooling setup.
• Assist production in solving recurring defects.

Skills

Machine/mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Ability to work flexible hours

Quality control methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Husky machines

Job description

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal‑care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860s and have grown from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Job Description

Position Overview

Set up and operate all equipment. Maintain all operations in a safe and efficient way and ensure quality is acceptable and production requirements are met.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Drive maintenance, quality and production in the setup, profiling and start‑up of both new and existing tooling
• Troubleshoot existing profile‑related problems
• Assist in developing Two‑Step blow moulding operators’ profiling skills and problem‑solving techniques
• Ensure all new tooling has documented master profiles and keep existing master profiles up to date
• Manage and update master profile sheets
• Complete change‑overs using mechanical setup sheets; provide feedback and guidance on proper machine setup to ensure master profile operating parameters will work; document setup sheets of new tooling; profile and document master profiles as required on new tooling; update mechanical setup sheets as needed
• Assist the changeover team in mechanical set up of the blow molder
• Assist production in profiling existing tooling from master profile sheets
• Assist production and quality in solving recurring defects caused by improper profiles
• Develop and maintain progressive training in Two‑Step theory and application; identify, plan, and conduct or coordinate technical training for plant employees (GMP, SOPs, WIs, FCDs, machine operations, processing, lockout/tagout, or forklift/man lift operations)
• Develop work instructions and levels program for Two‑Step operations
• Perform all other tasks as directed
• Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical components that impact the processing of a heat‑set container

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years’ experience in PET manufacturing
• Strong machine/mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of operation and mechanical downstream equipment preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts, including call‑ins and weekends as needed to support production changeovers and start‑ups
• Working knowledge of PET carbonated and non‑carbonated containers
• Previous operating and profiling experience with Husky machines
• Working knowledge of practical experience with quality product specifications and control methods
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, make decisions and resolve conflicts
• Travel 10%

Relationships

• Reports to the Process Engineer
• Coordinate with shift supervisors and maintenance & quality personnel

Physical Requirements

• Normal Vision
• Distant Vision
• Near Vision
• Hearing/Listening
• Sitting
• Talking/Speaking
• Hand/Finger Dexterity
• Walking
• Standing
• Stooping
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)
• Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)
• Driving – Forklift
• Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
• Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
• Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment

Plant Manufacturing Setting.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Our Expectations

• 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

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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Well‑being program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&DD, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)