Machine Apprentice

Amcor•Lewisburg, TN

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description General Summary: The general scope of this position’s responsibility is to work closely with the Line Tech. The Machine Apprentice must be able to perform numerous tasks as the Line Tech sees fit. He must pay attention to the roll quality as he puts the rolls on the skid. He must apply himself on a daily basis to learn the film manufacturing process, as well as safety and quality issues. He must be able to work as a team player with the rest of the crew and other employees. He must be able to work safely and professionally around all moving equipment.

Requirements

Ability to work safely.
Ability to understand/communicate English in oral and written form.
Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability and willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Ability to pass a drug test.
Ability to work a PM shift.
Ability to wear all PPE (personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toed shoes
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read, write, hear and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

Take rolls off of spindle, check roll edge quality, and properly stack rolls onto skid.
Load and align cores properly onto the spindle.
Assists in weight check procedure.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning procedures in a timely manner.
Wrap pallets properly on a daily basis.
Assist Line Tech on start up and shut down, on changing screens, and cleaning die.
Wear all personal protective equipment.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

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)