Machine Operator- Thermoforming

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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.

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Job Description

Amcor is currently searching for individuals to join our Neenah production plant team!

ROLE OVERVIEW

While working as a Thermoforming Machine Operator in the Plastics department you will be given an opportunity to develop your skills through our training programs. You start at an entry-level position to learn the basics and have the chance to progress and become a machine operator. You will have various opportunities to cross-train and develop new skill sets for a successful career at Amcor.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

12-hour rotating shift (6:30-6:30) switch from days to nights every few days. Employees work either 3 or 4 shifts in a row. Each set of shifts is either days or nights. In-between those sets of shifts, employees get 1, 3, 4 or 7 days off in a row depending on where they are in the 28 day shift rotation.

COMPENSATION: $23.72/hour + premiums, including Double Time on Sunday's and Holidays

Pay Progression: After probationary period (400 hours), $25.68/hour + premiums! After 1 year, the pay increases to $27.91/hour!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (some specific tasks and duties for getting the job done):

Set up, operate, and adjust machines and auxiliary equipment.

Supply machines with resins and with packing supplies from satellite areas.

Make roll changes, take samples, label and pack product, and stretchwrap finished loads.

Conduct certain quality tests and monitor product to ensure conformance to spec.

Make inventory transactions. Restock unused resins.

Move waste and recycle loads to specified area, so Production Suppliers can pick up.

Other duties as assigned by supervision.

THERMOFORMING OPERATORS GET TO:

Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities.

Promotes safety culture by positively communicating safety concerns/risks to co-workers, Leads, Supervisors, Managers, visitors, and all others in the facility.

Set up, operate, and adjust machines and auxiliary equipment.

Loads roll of plastic tray stock onto press using overhead hoist.

Threads tray stock into molding press, then into trim press

Wraps finished trays in plastic bag and places in shipping box

Forms cardboard shipping boxes; may change scrap boxes.

Supply machines with resins and with packing supplies from satellite areas.

Make roll changes, take samples, label and pack product, and stretch wrap finished loads.

Conduct certain quality tests and monitor product to ensure conformance to spec.

Make inventory transactions. Restock unused resins.

Move waste and recycle loads to specified area.

Performs general clean-up of machines and work area Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrated extrusion machine competencies or ability to demonstrate them within prescribed training timeframe.

Ability to use computer keyboard, mouse, and printer for entering and documenting production settings and data.

Mobile equipment license or ability to obtain license.

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.

AUTHORITY:

To shut down or lock out equipment reasonably believed to be hazardous.

To give final release on product within specifications.

To make good faith efforts to troubleshoot and correct problems or behaviors

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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