Reclaim Operator

Amcor LLC; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Retirement Savings Plan with company  

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a reclaim operator in Waxahachie, TX to process recycled plastics using reclaim equipment and support production operations. You will work with a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include operating reclaim machinery, loading materials, and upholding ISO 9001 standards while maintaining a clean, safe work area and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Extrusion experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot extrusion equipment preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Remove scrap plastic from gaylords and process material through reclaim machinery.
• Set up, operate, and monitor reclaim equipment to meet specifications.
• Ensure efficient use of materials and help reduce waste.
• Unload trailers and stock packaging supplies.
• Follow ISO 9001-2000 standards and safety rules.
• Operate forklift safely and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Extrusion equipment

Job description

Job Description

As a reclaim operator you will be responsible for processing and recycling scrap plastic materials using reclaim equipment while supporting efficient production operations. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you’ll work closely with a dedicated team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our success.

Key Job Accountabilities

As part of the you’ll be responsible for… Responsibilities Remove scrap plastic from gaylords and process material through reclaim machinery. Set up, operate, and monitor reclaim equipment to ensure compliance with operating specifications. Ensure efficient and economical use of materials and help reduce wasteful practices. Unload trailers and stock packaging supplies. Maintain compliance with ISO 9001‑2000 departmental standards. Operate a forklift safely to transport scrap material. Follow all required safety, quality, and housekeeping standards. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, preferred. Must be able to lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs. Must be able to drive a forklift. Extrusion experience preferred. Ability to troubleshoot extrusion equipment is preferred. Mechanically inclined. Experience in a teamwork‑oriented environment is a plus. Working knowledge of extrusion or converting equipment and processes desired. Manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively. Must be able to wear required PPE, including eye protection, hearing protection, and steel‑toe shoes. Must be able to frequently stand, stoop, and bend to pick up and move material within the reclaim area.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. regularly. Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and material handling throughout the shift. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Work Environment

Production/manufacturing setting. Exposure to moving machinery, plastics, and moderate noise levels. Required use of PPE at all times.

Our Expectations

We 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 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 Accelerate 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.

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)

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.

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About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers.