Thermoforming Assistant

Amcor; Colorado; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Assistant Thermoforming Operator at our Fremont plant. You will assist operators, help load materials, monitor machines, and ensure quality products while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

The role requires reading work instructions, teamwork, and reliability for 12-hour shifts with a 2-2-3 rotation. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a global leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Able to read and follow work instructions and schedules.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operation.
• Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Thermoforming Operators with machine setup, operation, and monitoring.
• Load raw materials and ensure continuous machine operation.
• Inspect finished products to meet quality standards.
• Keep production areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Document production data and report issues to the operator or supervisor.
• Support troubleshooting and minor adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Assist with changeovers, QA checks, and related systems.
• Follow all safety, EHS, GMP, food safety, and operational guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Reliable attendance

Read instructions

Shift versatility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview: Possibility in Your Hands

Join Amcor as an Assistant Thermoforming Operator and play a key role in creating packaging that protects essential products. In this role, you’ll support production by assisting machine operators, ensuring smooth operation of thermoforming equipment, and helping finished products meet our quality standards. Your work helps us deliver reliable, sustainable packaging to customers worldwide.

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour 2-2-3 straight night shift (6:55 p.m. – 7:10 a.m.)

• Work 3–4 days per week with schedules provided a full calendar year in advance

Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized

We reward great work with:

• Pay: $21.06–$24.02/hour + $0.50/night shift premium

• Overtime: 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week

• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Job Description: Possibility Unpacked

What you’ll do:

• Assist Thermoforming Operators with machine setup, operation, and monitoring

• Load raw materials and ensure continuous machine operation

• Inspect finished products to meet quality standards

• Keep production areas clean, safe, and organized

• Document production data and report issues to the operator or supervisor

• Support troubleshooting and minor adjustments to minimize downtime

• Assist with changeovers, roll splices, regrind/elutriator systems, QA checks, and BMS operations

• Follow all safety, EHS, GMP, food safety, and operational guidelines

What We Want From You: Lead the Pack

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operation

• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production schedules

• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Reliable attendance and commitment to working 12-hour shifts

• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs. and working in a high-heat, fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work on and around machinery for extended periods

• Perform tasks in a fast-paced production environment

Why Amcor?

Be part of a global leader while working in a supportive, team-driven environment at our Fremont plant. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.

Apply today and put possibility in your hands with Amcor.

OurExpectations

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.

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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.

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.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)