Plastics Machine Operator

About the Role

The primary function of the Machine Operator is to keep the Injection Stretch Blow Molding and/or Injection Molding lines running well and producing quality bottles.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on ISBM/IM molds and machines. This includes cleaning the machine and the basement of the machine.
• Start up and shut down molding equipment in a safe manner. Make mechanical and system adjustments to machines to correct quality issues in the bottles and process out defects.
• Perform root cause analysis to determine true cause of machine issues.
• Must be willing and able to document all adjustments and changes to machinery.
• Perform quality checks on bottles per policy, documenting any and all issues in the quality system.
• Perform or assist with mold changes as needed.
• Respect Amcor Rigid Plastics' primary focus, that is to ensure the "Safety" of all co-workers, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors granted access to the plant. Adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Must follow Amcor's policies and procedures to ensure quality standards, product safety and good manufacturing practices are maintained as per company standards.
• Must be committed to providing our customers a product that is safe and meets specifications, regulations and statutory requirements.

Relationships

• Amcor Co-workers
• Internal Customers

Physical Requirements

• ☒Normal Vision
• ☒Hearing/Listening
• ☒Sitting
• ☒Distant Vision
• ☒Talking/Speaking
• ☒Standing
• ☒Near Vision
• ☒Hand/Finger Dexterity
• ☒Walking
• ☒Stooping
• ☒Pushing/Pulling
• ☒Bending
• ☒Kneeling
• ☒Climbing
• ☐Driving- Forklift
• ☐Carrying (>50 pounds)
• ☐Lifting (50+ pounds)
• ☐Driving Automobile/truck/van
• ☒Carrying (<50 pounds)
• ☒Lifting (< 50 pounds)
• Capabilities
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating, processing and making some mechanical adjustments to Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) and/or Injection Molding (IM) machines preferred.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions/judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Able to effectively present information and to respond to questions from management.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required including the ability to present information and respond in a group environment.
• Proficient hand-eye coordination to operate equipment.

What we offer you

• Opportunity for career advancement with a global company
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• 401k with company match
• Gainsharing program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• And more!

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 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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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)