Machine Operator I - Night Shift

Amcor•Matthews, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I is responsible for keeping the production line running with acceptable quality product, working closely with Helpers, Lead Operators, Shift Supervisors, and Quality Control Technicians to ensure production processes meet customer expectations. This role involves maintaining the operation of a designated line, taking ownership to get the line back up and running, performing necessary housekeeping, completing all operator paperwork, entering data into the computer system, and understanding the process and operation of the equipment. The operator will also perform machine adjustments as required for orders or troubleshooting, and troubleshoot problems on the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications. Other tasks may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems.
Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required).
Ability to lift up to 65lbs.
Ability to read and understand work orders.
Knowledge in navigating different computer programs.
Ability to communicate with other employees.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and in small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ration and percent.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
Work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
May be required to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds.
May reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.

Responsibilities

Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.
Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management.
Act as a role model for Safety on the shift.
Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC).
Maintain operation of designated line.
Take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions.
Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift.
Complete all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line.
Understand the process and operation of the equipment.
Perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues.
Troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications.
Perform other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead.

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)