Extrusion Operator (12hr Nights)

Amcor • Bowling Green, KY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator must follow the chain of command and report directly to the Production Supervisor (Extrusion) for all aspects of their job functions. The operator is directly responsible for the safety, quality, output, and housekeeping of his/her assigned lines. This position requires skill progression and testing. Duties include line setup, scrap control, quality checks, new hire training, and any other duties set forth by the Shift Supervisor. Complete all required paperwork. Inform supervisor immediately of all maintenance issues prior to request being filled out as well as quality, resin, housekeeping, safety, or production issues. Verbally communicate with co-workers on problems and activities. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects work environment for hazards, equipment safeguards, employees’ safety, and adherence to policies. Maintain compliance with OSHA, company, and housekeeping rules.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed
• Ability to do functional math; i.e. adding, subtracting, multiplying, and division
• Accurately read a tape measure
• Keep up with moderate-speed production machines
• Manual dexterity is required
• Continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip, and squeeze
• Routinely bends and lifts up to 50 pounds of plastic over a twelve (12-hour shift
• Pulls and drags sheets of plastic
• Rearranges and organizes product
• Climbs stairs
• Pushes a broom to clean the production floor
• Stands for approximately 12 hours
• Frequently walks in the production area to locate materials and check materials
• Stretching and reaching to reprocess discarded plastic is done on a routine basis
• Routinely steps up 1 ½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift
• Operation of roll carts, pallet jacks and lifting equipment is essential to job responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent or previous manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Line setup
• Scrap control
• Quality checks
• New hire training
• Complete all required paperwork
• Inform supervisor immediately of all maintenance issues prior to request being filled out as well as quality, resin, housekeeping, safety, or production issues
• Verbally communicate with co-workers on problems and activities
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines
• Visually inspects work environment for hazards, equipment safeguards, employees’ safety, and adherence to policies
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, company, and housekeeping rules

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED