Utility Operator

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a dedicated Production Operator to join our team in Waxahachie, TX. You will set up, operate, and adjust manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently.

You will lead daily line activities, assist and train Operators, and help troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime. In this role you will work on the Production Utility Team, maintain a clean work area, use PCs for labeling and production tasks, and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled facility.
• Overtime on weekends and holidays may be required.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Operators and the Production Supervisor.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust equipment to produce high-quality products efficiently and safely.
• Lead daily production activities on assigned lines.
• Support and train Machine Line Operators (MLOs).
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with other operators to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Use computer systems for production tasks and labeling.
• Navigate production scheduling systems to meet deadlines.

Skills

High School Diploma

Manufacturing experience

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic computer literacy

Lifting up to 50 lbs

English communication

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube

Responsibilities

As part of our world-class, performance-focused team you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations-setting up, operating, and adjusting equipment to produce high-quality products efficiently and safely. You'll lead daily production activities on assigned lines, support and train Machine Line Operators (MLOs), and help troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime. 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.

As part of the Production Utility Team you'll be responsible for...

• Verify weight of finished products meets requirements given on spec sheet.
• Ensure finished products are scanned into production and packed properly.
• Operate the palletizer to stack and secure products on pallets.
• Identify production line needs and adjust tasks accordingly.
• Adjust box machine to follow proper measurements provided by the traveler.
• Coordinate with other operators to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Utilize computer systems for production tasks such as printing labels.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and efficient work area.
• Navigate JDE efficiently to maintain production schedule.
• Make minor adjustments and set up equipment when needed.
• Prep downstream equipment for start up when needed.
• Threading rope/assisting the operator in bringing lines into production when needed.
• Following proper PPE policies.
• Handling wooden pallets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Ability to lift and move moderate weight (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to do functional math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and division)
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to perform certain tasks such as lifting and operate in a non-climate-controlled facility.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, to included weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Operators and Production Supervisor
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 35 pounds to waist level.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend push, carry, or stoop in repetitive motions during entire shift.
• Must be able to perform job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 224-313-700 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

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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)