HIRING EVENT - Machine Assistant

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

Job Description

Work a job that fits your lifestyle! Enjoy a 12 hour shift on a 2-2-3 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 or Rewind 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

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

Previous experience in extrusion, lamination, coating, and/or rewind a plus, not required

Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs

Possess adequate math, measurement, and reading skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Required to have visual acuity to perform visual inspection including the use of measurement devices and ability to identify and distinguish colors

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment

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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Benefits

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

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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