Production Associate

Amcor LLC; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plan match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Amcor is seeking reliable team members for a quality-focused manufacturing role in Manchester, IA. You will perform quality checks on film and bags, process packaging according to work orders, and maintain a clean workstation in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts with strict attendance. Amcor offers comprehensive benefits including health plans and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work 12‑hour shifts.
• Punctuality and attendance are essential.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration with others.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and packaging specs.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting film and bags for color variation, width, length, seal strength and visual defects.
• Complete accurate quality checks and required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Pack film and bags in cartons, according to work order specifications.
• Verify weights and counts of product, while maintaining correct carton and skid counts.
• Weigh and manage scrap.
• Maintain the workstation in a clean, well-organized manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lift 50 lbs

12-hour shifts

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reading & following instructions

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inspecting film and bags for color variation, width, length, seal strength and visual defects.
• Complete accurate quality checks and required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Pack film and bags in cartons, according to work order specifications.
• Verify weights and counts of product, while maintaining correct carton and skid counts.
• Weigh and manage scrap.
• Maintain the workstation in a clean, well‑organized manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work 12‑hour shifts.
• Attendance and punctuality are crucial aspects of this position.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team setting.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and packaging specifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present findings to a wide variety of audiences.

Benefits

• 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 (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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, refer to the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal" poster.