Machine Operator II (One Step)

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Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care.

We are sustainability leaders in our industry. We are the first global packaging company to commit to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Our products are vital to support the lives of millions of people across the globe every day.

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 innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

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At Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP), our teams are focused on developing and making plastic bottles and jars that create a unique experience and are better for the environment. Our bottles and jars are primarily made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which has rapidly become the world’s preferred packaging material. PET is lightweight, shatterproof, recloseable, resealable, reusable and infinitely recyclable*.

With approximately 6,000 people across about 50 manufacturing operations in 11 countries and an annual revenue of US$2.9 Billion, ARP provides rigid packaging solutions to the beverage, pharmaceutical, food, and home and personal care segments.

Learn more about the many benefits of PET bottles here.

*with existing technologies including chemical recycling

About the Role

Operates and maintains associated machinery required to support the One Step molding process to produce and audit PET plastic containers. Supports downstream processes. Performs process set-up, preventative maintenance and changeovers.

• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors. Properly uses all personal protective equipment.
• Maintains standard production objectives through proper machine operation and accurately records production.
• Knows and practices safe and proper start-up and shut-down procedures for each machine.
• Helps develop work instructions and levels training programs for next generation operators.
• Operates one step machinery including laser dating systems, leak detection systems, using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface.
• Conducts quality inspections using specific written and visual guidelines.
• Monitors operations of one step machines and all downstream equipment to detect machine malfunctions.
• Inspects product for quality defects. Has authority to stop machines and production to report malfunctions to the maintenance technician, quality technician, and/or supervisor.
• Performs minor adjustments to the machines to correct improper functions.
• Performs preventive maintenance and change overs on machines.
• Scans and consumes production tickets using computer interface.
• Accurately completes all logs, data input and written, to include quality checks and downtime.
• Removes any damaged material from machine.
• Assembles packaging to be used for storage and transport of finished product.
• Operates pallet jack and forklift to move finished product from machine to the staging area.
• Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
• Relieves maintenance technician during breaks.
• Performs and maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas. This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to meet plant goals.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

About You

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and resolve conflicts
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Forklift experience and certification, or willingness to become certified

What we offer you

• Opportunity for career advancement with a global company
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• 401k with company match
• Gainsharing program
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 14-16 work days per month
• And more!

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.

At Amcor we believe in talent through diversity and promote equal opportunity in the workplace and recognise that discrimination and harassment of co-workers based on race, creed, disability, gender, marital or maternity status, religious or political beliefs, age or sexual orientation is unlawful.