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

Position Overview: Responsible for operation and proficient understanding of blow mold machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and overall flow of product.  Operation of blow mold machines involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control functions in set patterns to attain high-quality production output that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Maintains standard production objectives through proper machine operation and accurately records production.  Communicates production information at shift change.  
• Knows and practices safe and proper start-up and shut-down procedures for each machine.
• Performs minor adjustments to machinery involving hand movements and simple hand tools to ensure smooth, continued machine operation.
• Has authority to stop machines/production to communicate machine problems and breakdowns to Production Supervisor and/or Maintenance.
• Inspects product for quality defects.  Has authority to stop production due to quality issues, including raw materials.
• Maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas.  This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals. 
• Reports daily production scrap in computer system.
• Follows all Amcor established safety rules and guidelines and as trained during the various safety-related training programs.  Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors.  Properly uses all personal protective equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Production Supervisor. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enter this information into an on-line database accurately. 
• Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.
• Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.
• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

Benefits Overview

When you join Amcor Rigid Packaging, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year
• 9 company-paid holidays per year
• ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits