About the role:
Performs inspection and testing on in-process and finished goods. Provide leadership and expertise in the achievement of manufacturing goals in the areas of safety, quality, production and efficiency. Ensure personnel performing Quality Checks follow correct procedures to produce and monitor products for customer.
Key Job Accountabilities • Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to management. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enters Near Miss data and observations into Global Data Center database (GDC) • Performs regular safety walk-throughs and planned housekeeping to the highest level as scheduled. • Assists production in maintaining highest quality and production standards. Ensures a quality product through regular quality checks by reading and verifying Traveler Reports. • Performs pallet audits as required to assure customer specifications are met. • Performs physical and analytical test such as; Elmendorf Tear, Dart Drop, Tensile Gauge Profile, Opacity, weights and measures, and Consumer specific testing. Additional testing may be required for samples from extrusion lines, trial runs and submitted request from sales. • Inputs all test results in the designated databases. All test results must be provided in a timely manner. • Follows directive of Quality Lab Engineering Technician regarding trial and sample run testing required. • Ensures all laboratory test equipment is in proper working order. Reports all non-functioning equipment. • Creates and print labels using the Tharo printers and JDE as applicable. • Strives to ensure only quality product is released from plant. • Reports and records all quality deficiencies, under and near minimum requirements to the Quality Manager, Shift Supervisor or Production Manager. • May be required to conduct new hire Machine Tender/Packer training. • Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues. • Other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Skills/Experience: In addition to the educational requirements, one plus years of experience in the production floor. Some knowledge of blown film or plastics is a plus. Minimum education and years of experience should not be used exclusive of other leveling factors described below.
Personality/Attributes: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals, specification sheets and other product documentation. Ability to write simple reports and instructions. Must be able to read, understand and write in English.
Mathematical Skills – Basic mathematical skills to be able to understand simple mathematical concepts such as percentages and ratios; Ability to read a weight scale and tape measure and/or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence. • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; relates well to all kinds of people, peers, subordinates and supervision; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. • Organizational Support – Supports organization's goals and values. Concern for detail and adherence to standards; thoroughness. Willingness to participate on cross functional teams.
Quality - Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Quantity – Ability to meet productivity standards; complete work in timely
manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly and accurately.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Initiative – Look for ways to reduce scrap and cost. Asks for and offers help when needed. Continues to seek solutions when none seem apparent. • Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Be flexible with work schedule when the need arises by being able to fill in for others when called upon; Completes tasks on time.
Additional Requirements: • Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation. • Mechanical aptitude and good organizational, analytical and team skills. • Possess proficiency in sampling, inspection, lab testing practices and familiarity with product lines and specifications. • Ability to learn the ‘new packer training’ program and able to lead the training when necessary. • Basic use of hand tools and measuring equipment such as micrometers and rulers. • Basic knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft office programs (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing and databases).
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while working on a variety of mechanical/electrical machinery. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Employee is required to use hands and fingers to use hand tools. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Employee must be able to climb ladders, work from a lift, work with and around electricity; may be required to work in confined spaces. Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job-related stress. The work environment is noisy, and hearing protection is required for all employees. Employees must be able to wear other PPE such as eye and foot protection as required. Specialized PPE may be required for certain functions encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job-related stress. The work environment is noisy, and hearing protection is required for all employees. Employees must be able to wear other PPE such as eye and foot protection as required. Specialized PPE may be required for certain functions
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:
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Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
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Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
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Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
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The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
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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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)
