Machine Operator – Night Shift

Join Amcor and you can be part of the team that makes the packaging of the future better for people and our planet.

Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care .

We are sustainability leaders in our industry.

We are the first global packaging company to commit to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Our products are vital to support the lives of millions of people across the globe every day.

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference.

Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I Twitter I YouTube At Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP), our teams are focused on developing and making plastic bottles and jars that create a unique experience and are better for the environment.

Our bottles and jars are primarily made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which has rapidly become the world’s preferred packaging material.

PET is lightweight, shatterproof, recloseable, resealable, reusable and infinitely recyclable.

With approximately 6,000 people across about 50 manufacturing operations in 11 countries and an annual revenue of US$2.9 Billion, ARP provides rigid packaging solutions to the beverage, pharmaceutical, food, and home and personal care segments.

Learn more about the many benefits of PET bottles here.

with existing technologies including chemical recycling Primary Purpose : Must possess basic mechanical skill and knowledge and understanding of manufacturing molding and support equipment function.

Responsible for operation and excellent understanding of all downstream equipment including wrappers, strappers, palletizers, in addition to working knowledge of molding machinery, performs, preform hoppers, quality testing etc.

Operation of mold machines involves performing short-cycle, repetitive and some control functions in set pattern to attain high quality production output that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Specific Responsibilities/Essential Functions : Follows all Amcor Safety and Quality policies and procedures.

Maintains standard production objectives through proper machine operation and records production, accurately.

Knows and practices safe and proper start-up and shutdown procedures for each machine.

Makes necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent machine operation and product quality in terms of customer specifications (i.e., bottle height, volumetric, top-load, visual defects, section weights, finish dimensions, etc.).

Must be able to communicate changes in the production schedule to operators and palletizers, e.g., countdown and color changes.

Performs quality assurance tests using appropriate measuring devices and basic math skills, and enters resultant data into the computer system, and has authority to stop production due to quality issues.

Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as trained during the various safety-related training programs.

Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors.

Properly uses all personal protective equipment.

Maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas.

This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals.

Actively participates in Quality training and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) meetings to assist in continuous improvement of plant operations.

Performs other related duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager.

Job Specifications and Requirements : High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
– not required.

Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or vocational education).

Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Other Requirements: Ability to work 12-hour shift Forklift driver experience, preferred Ability to recognize and understand numbers, values, and enters this information into an on-line database accurately.

A strong mathematical ability is essential.

Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.

Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.

Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.

Ability to use a computer and related software efficiently and effectively.

Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

Physical Requirements: This is a heavy physical demand job as outlined by the U.S.

Department of Labor.

Incumbent is required to stand/walk for up to 11 hours per shift on a concrete floor and is frequently required to do the following: 1) lift up to 120 lbs., 2) carry up to 50 lbs., 3) push/pull up to 900 lbs.

using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push/pull of approximately 70 lbs.).

Must frequently squat/bend/kneel/reach/etc.

in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Must also be able to climb stairs/ladders up to 15 feet high; lift/reach overhead with a 7 pound top frame off stack and place on bulk pallet configuration approximately every 10 to 15 minutes; reach across palletizer bed 54” to 60” to straighten/pick up fallen bottles continuously when operating bulk palletizer.

Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales.

We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company.

Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

At Amcor we believe in talent through diversity and promote equal opportunity in the workplace and recognise that discrimination and harassment of co-workers based on race, creed, disability, gender, marital or maternity status, religious or political beliefs, age or sexual orientation is unlawful.

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