Production Operator

Amcor LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Dalton, GA seeks an experienced extrusion operator to run plastic film equipment, set up controls, monitor width, gauge, tension, and weight, and ensure product quality. You will feed resins, colorants, and materials, inspect rolls, adjust process, and document production.

This role includes packaging finished rolls, operating a forklift or pallet jack as needed, and recording metrics in the production system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• May require forklift certification and operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment to produce plastic film rolls.
• Set up and adjust controls to regulate speed, temperature and tension.
• Inspect extruded product for defects and adjust process to meet specs.
• Package finished rolls and place on pallets for shipping.
• Enter production data into the system and maintain production paperwork.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Manufacturing experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift truck

Pallet jack

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job DescriptionJob summaryOperates extrusion equipment to produce rolls of plastic film. Sets up and adjusts equipment per specifications, feeds film through series of rollers and secondary equipment to winders. Ensure proper width, gauge, length, tension, weight, and other properties, inspect for quality. Completes final packaging and labeling. Enters production in system.Summary of essential job functionsOperates machine to extrude thermoplastic materials and manufacture blown (packaging) film according to specifications: Operates machine and may adjust controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature; and synchronizes speed of extrusion with pulling rolls. Reviews production order and gathers proper resins, colorant, and other related materials are staged to supply extruder using lift truck vehicle and/or coupling designated hoses. Examines extruded product for defects, such as wrinkles, bubbles, splits and makes equipment adjustments/modification to improve quality. Measures extruded articles for conformance to specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; and adjusts speed and weight controls or turns water, air, or valves to obtain product of specified dimensions. Tests physical properties of product with dimension testers and completes visual inspections. Reels extruded product into rolls of specified length and weight. Removes finished rolls from winder and completes specified packaging by placing roll(s) on to shipping pallet using lift table, chain hoist, or similar mechanism. Relocates finished pallet to holding area using electric pallet jack, lift truck, or similar equipment. Completes production paperwork documenting product testing, gauge, size, weight, or other production statistics. May be assigned to cut roll cores which are placed on winder spindles.Minimum requirementsRequires a high school diploma or equivalent training plus minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience. May also operator forklift truck vehicle requiring certification.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.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)