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.  

Job Description

Work a job that fits your lifestyle! Enjoy a 12 hour shift on a 2-2-3 Day or Night Shift schedule with three day weekends every other weekend! Starting at $22.58/hour plus $1.20 night shift premium. With this schedule, you work half the month, which means half the year. Shift schedules provided for the entire year!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Amcor is currently seeking enthusiastic, accountable employees for these Machine Assistant positions!  At Amcor, Safety is our number one priority.  All employees act as safety leaders in all responsibilities.  Employees support our World Class Operations by engaging in team activities and continuously improving the business. 

While working in the Extrusion, Rewind, or Press department you will be given an opportunity to develop your skills through our training programs.  You start as an Assistant to learn the basics, and you will have various opportunities to cross-train and develop new skill sets for a successful career at Amcor.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS AN EXTRUSION ASSISTANT:

• Read job specifications to determine cores, primers, and other supplies needed by the operator for each product produced
• Assist machine operator in setting up the machine, cleanups/startups, and shutdowns
• Load and remove rolls of stock material onto the unwind of the extrusion coater/laminator by using an overhead hoist system
• Prepare material to be properly stored and accurately returned to inventory using lift trucks
• Backup to Operator: act as backup operator when operator is away from the machine during breaks, meetings, and other times as needed
• Assist on machine maintenance and other plant cleaning as needed
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE ASSISTANTS:

• Ability to lift up to 30 - 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to stand and walk for 12-hour shift
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
• Frequent use of wrist and hands
• Frequent stepping up and down from platforms
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for Safety and following Safety Procedures
• Passion for Quality and meeting Customer Specifications
• Aligned with Amcor Values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and Outperformance
• Initiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation
• A team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• Previous manufacturing experience a plus, not required