Job Description
Job Description
Primary Function:
The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic including line start-ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging and palletizing of finished product.
Essential Functions:
Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications
Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure
Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to insure good quality products based on Customer specifications found on Traveler (work order)
Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets
Package product per routing notes and any other order instructions checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines
Continuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of any debris or obstructions
Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift Supervisor
Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non-conformities to the shift supervisor for correction
Job duties may change as directed by supervisor
Safety Commitment:
Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety.
Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives
Additional Responsibilities:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists
Ability to speak effectively with Managers, co-workers or before groups of co-workers, Supervisors or others within the company
Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor
Mandatory participation of safety programs and training
Attend meetings as scheduled
Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
Able to operate a pallet jack
Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others
Able to climb towers to thread up lines
Possess good written and verbal communications skills
Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork
Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
To ask questions to prevent errors or clarification
Can work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment
Essential Physical Requirements:
Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product for as much as 100% of workday
Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday
Must be able to assist with set-ups and mechanical repairs which can require
Standing for as much as 100% of workday
Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday
Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday
Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday
Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday
Talking to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday
Hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday
Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday
The employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)
Special Skills:
Possess basic math skills
Able to read tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Able to read a weight scale and transfer to documents
Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to obtain forklift certification
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
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, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
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 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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)
