Production Helper

Amcor; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Holidays

Wellbeing programs

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an entry-level Production Support Associate in Kentucky to assist with machine operation, material handling, quality checks, and packaging. You will help maintain smooth workflow, follow safety standards, and support operators to ensure efficient production across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma and manufacturing exposure, with responsibilities including quality checks, labeling, and maintaining clean work areas to uphold product integrity and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular quality checks on production rolls and reports issues to the operator.
• Pulls finished rolls from the winder and prepares them for packaging.
• Packages and labels finished products according to order specifications.
• Moves finished products to designated holding areas using appropriate equipment.
• Cuts and prepares cores for production use.
• Stages and maintains necessary supplies at the production line for ongoing and next-shift operations.
• Assists the operator during production and downtime to ensure continuous operation.
• Performs visual inspections to ensure product quality standards are met.
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness of assigned work areas.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Quality checks

Packaging

Material handling

Safety compliance

Team assistance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Material handling equipment

Winder operation

Job description

Provides general labor support in the production of plastic film by assisting with machine operation, material handling, quality checks, and packaging. Ensures production runs efficiently by supporting the operator and maintaining proper workflow, organization, and safety standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs regular quality checks on production rolls, including edges, wrinkles, flare outs, core extension, and weight accuracy, and reports issues to the operator
• Pulls finished rolls from the winder and prepares them for packaging
• Packages and labels finished products according to order specifications
• Moves finished products to designated holding areas using appropriate equipment
• Cuts and prepares cores for production use
• Stages and maintains necessary supplies at the production line for ongoing and next-shift operations
• Assists the operator during production and downtime to ensure continuous operation
• Performs visual inspections to ensure product quality standards are met
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness of assigned work areas
• Follows all safety policies and procedures at all times

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and stacking of rolls and materials
• Repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, and movement
• Ability to push/pull and handle materials during production and packaging
• Ability to climb stairs and move between work areas
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a manufacturing environment

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate or be trained on material handling equipment
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and production procedures

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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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 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)