Process Technician

Amcor LLC; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting 40 hours/year

Company-paid holidays 8 days/year

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with company 1

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a production lead to supervise operators on a 12-hour shift, ensuring 100% labor efficiency and safe operations. You will start up and shut down extrusion, lamination, slitting, die-cutting, and forming equipment while coordinating daily assignments.

The role requires strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to oversee multiple tasks, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance with company and health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman certification or willingness to complete apprenticeship.
• Experience leading production teams preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot plastic processing equipment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and direct operators on shift.
• Oversee start-up and shut-down of extrusion and related equipment.
• Document inventory transactions and production results.
• Maintain safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mechanical ability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman certification or apprenticeship

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Maintain a safe, professional, motivated and positive working environment with department personnel.Start-up and Shut-down of extrusion equipment, lamination equipment, slitting equipment, die cutting equipment, and forming equipment.Maintain labor efficiency at 100%.Oversee the duties of operators.Disseminate daily job assignments.Ensure proper documentation and accounting of all inventory transactions.Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner.Record production results in the WebEFF system.Notify maintenance if a machine failure occurs.Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.Any other duties required by the leadership team.Qualifications and Experience:High school diploma or GEDMust have Journeyman certification or be willing to complete apprenticeship program.Advanced knowledge of plastic processing equipment and ability to troubleshoot related processes.Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.Prior production lead experience preferred with good mechanical ability.Proven ability to lead, motivate and direct employeesAble to stand/walk for 7 hours of an 8-hour shift.Able to stand/walk for 10 hours of a 12-hour shift.Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.Ability to climb ladders / steps safely and without assistance.Ability to lift 35 pounds.Ability to climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic.Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and horns on forklifts.Verbal communications adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the facility.Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10 – 12 point font at a distance of 12 – 18 inches.Ability to work in dusty / smoky environment on an intermittent basis.Ability to read micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.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)