Assistant Extrusion Operator

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. 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.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor 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 providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.

Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a division of Amcor, operates across 35 plants and employs 9,000 colleagues within North America with headquarters in Chicago, IL and Oshkosh, WI. AFNA makes flexible packaging solutions for food and beverage, healthcare, and home and personal care applications.

Job Description

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. 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.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor 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 providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com .

Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a division of Amcor, operates across 35 plants and employs 9,000 colleagues within North America with headquarters in Chicago, IL and Oshkosh, WI. AFNA makes flexible packaging solutions for food and beverage, healthcare, and home and personal care applications.

Job Description

Purpose

To assist the Extrusion Operator in the set up and operation a blown film extruder that produces polyethylene plastic film for customer packaging needs. Assistants may work with one or more Extrusion Operators and share in duties.

II. Duties (Responsible for knowing the content and following all procedures for extrusion operation.)

1. Obtains job information from off-going Assistant Extrusion Operator at the start of the shift, and checks extruder to be sure area is clean.
2. Reads order carefully and thoroughly. Assistant will note any special instructions, roll wrapping guide and question anything that is unclear.
3. Keeps the supply of boxes made up for the next shift.
4. Returns all full glob bins to Repelletizer 4.
5. Assist Extrusion Operator when getting bubble started and changing screens.
6. Assist Extrusion Operator as needed when B.S.S. Liners are running.
7. Temporarily operate equipment as part of training to progress to Extrusion Operator.
8. Checks each roll ticket before wrapping to ensure order numbers are correct and roll numbers are in sequence.
9. Labels cartons with correct order number.
10. Checks skids frequently to ensure the correct type of skid and the correct boxes are being used and band skids as needed.
11. Maintain a clean, safe work area. Sweep, pick up trash and empty trash containers as needed.
12. Maintains self and work area to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and other prerequisite food safety programs
13. Keep the machine clean, return empty rolling bins to pump station and return unused resin to drop off station in warehouse.
14. Passes job information on to incoming shift Assistant Extrusion Operator.
15. Keeps records as required.
16. Reports malfunctions, damaged or worn out equipment to Crew Leader immediately.
17. Assists in the training of new or inexperienced Assistant Extrusion Operators.
18. All other duties as assigned by Crew Leader or Management.

III. Knowledge

1. Requirements

• Good computer skills
• Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment
• Good math skills
• Must be able to identify the source of problems on complex machinery, and, if noted, take the appropriate corrective action
• Must be able to read, understand and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures
• Good organizational skills

2. Sources

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in printing and/or a manufacturing work environment.

IV. Contacts

1. Internal

• Has daily contact with Extrusion Department Crew Leaders, hourly production personnel, maintenance, production department management personnel. Must be able to interact with various plant personnel to ensure supplies are available and orders are ready to run as scheduled.

2. External

• Has occasional contact with customers during customer visits.

V. Responsibility

• While there is no direct responsibility for major assets or operations in this position, a considerable impact can be made on production, efficiency and waste through effective handling of materials, products, equipment and inventory control.

VI. Essential Physical Requirements (See Blankenheim Services ErgoFactor Job Analysis for Extrusion Operator classification for detailed description of physical requirements.)

• Occasional sitting
• Occasional standing
• Frequent walking
• Occasional foot use
• Occasional below waste level work
• Occasional climbing and balancing, pushing/pulling
• Occasionally lifts up to 95 lbs.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder, reaching over 15″ away from body, fine motor
• Occasional forceful motion
• Must have good vision and hearing and use of both hands
• Must be able to communicate with coworkers and Crew Leaders
• Must pass company administered color vision test

Other:

• Must be able to maintain regular attendance

Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor Flexibles North America 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 links “EEO is the and “EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement . 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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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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor Flexibles North America 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 links “EEO is the and “EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement. 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.

E-Verify

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.