Utility Operator

amcor; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is hiring for a manufacturing role on our Iowa line. The position requires 2-5 years of manufacturing experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced setting. You will follow safety rules, operate line equipment, and support various setup and waste-management tasks.

We value punctuality and the ability to read and follow packaging instructions, with opportunities to grow within a global packaging leader. This is a full-time, on-site role with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Attendance and punctuality are crucial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and packaging specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner, following all safety rules and procedures.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Assist Operators in putting lines up.
• Assist with lacing bag machine, winder & separators.
• Assist with setting up gussets, slitters, bubble guides, winders & baggers.
• Verify weights and counts of product, while maintaining correct carton and skid counts.
• Responsible for pulling, weighing, managing & putting away scrap.
• Setting up resin for incoming shifts.
• Fill stock cores and maintain core inventory at lines.
• Dispose of empty carts and cores.
• Assist with covering breaks.
• Empty trash containers into outside dumpsters at shift end.
• Pull work orders.
• Maintain clean and organized lines.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Communication

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner, following all safety rules and procedures.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Assist Operators in putting lines up.
• Assist with lacing bag machine, winder & separators.
• Assist with setting up gussets, slitters, bubble guides, winders & baggers.
• Verify weights and counts of product, while maintaining correct carton and skid counts.
• Responsible for pulling, weighing, managing & putting away scrap.
• Setting up resin for incoming shifts.
• Fill stock cores and maintain core inventory at lines. Dispose of empty carts and cores.
• Assist with covering breaks.
• Empty trash containers into outside dumpsters at shift end.
• Pull work orders.
• Responsible for maintaining "bind the lines" in a clean well-organized manner.
• Maintain housekeeping in the cardboard and cradle isles.
• All 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.

Contact

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, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.

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 principl