Machine Operator II - Blow Mold (Two Step)

Amcor•Nicholasville, KY

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 Job Description Operator II – Entry-LV4 – Two Step Department Salary Grade: Hourly Basic Function: Safely and effectively set up and operate Two-Step machines and related machinery in accordance with production requirements. Troubleshoot problems to maintain operational efficiency and quality. Retrieve and record related production data and communicate effectively with coworkers to maintain production flow and respond to changes in production schedule. Essential Function and Responsibilities: Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of safety, quality, production, performance, and cost. Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs. Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel. Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with Company standards. Complete regarding computer-based training (CBTs) and behavioral safety observations (BSOs) before or by the deadline. Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy. Set up and operate all equipment following the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Two-Step Department including, but not limited to: Sidels, date coder, leak detector, Alpine bottle lift, preform dumper, lane diverter, and antistat booth. Assist appropriate personnel on mold changes, line clears, and PM’s based on schedule. Perform required Operator Preventative Maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment. Perform daily operator checks and hourly visual checks on product. Accurately identify quality issues and communicate quality problems/concerns to supervisor and/or appropriate quality personnel. Assist with quality containment for escapes - Add Complete required data collection including but not limited to: process sheets, process deviation logs in FMS, daily operator checks, housekeeping sheets, partial Gaylord tickets, and downtime reports. Follow and escalate appropriate downtime events to Frontline Leadership. Add Verify accurate downtime vs production through face to face discussions with team members in Downstream and other areas. Add Add - Accurately account for preform usage or consumption. Verify all tickets are entered in preform use log in the correct order using first in first out (FIFO) methodology. Enter Master Process parameters, set cams and adjust air pressures when setting up for a new container after a tooling changeover. Leverage available tools, including Master Process tools, standard processing for relevant defects – Add Troubleshoot problems as they arise. Communicate machinery and equipment problems to supervisor and/or maintenance personnel accurately and in a timely manner. Use appropriate computer systems to view production schedule in order to understand what product is running as well as any upcoming tooling changes. Retrieve and utilize container information using Customer Profiles and Quality Data. Communicate at work station with both off-going and oncoming shifts regarding issues relevant to performance. Utilize the Levels Program training to increase technical and leadership skills, as well as cross training to all Sidel Machines in order to advance within the Operator II - Sidel Function. Review standard work, hour by hour boards, fast action safety boards - Add Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs - Add May perform other assignments at the direction of frontline leaders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Incumbent must possess effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Incumbent must be capable of learning and successfully applying SAP Mii system and Customer Profiles.
Must be able to quickly grasp operation of Two-Step machines and related equipment and possess the ability to troubleshoot problems through the plastic blow molding process.
Incumbent must be capable of completing two-step levels programs within acceptable time frames.
Incumbent must possess a high degree of attention to detail and to production flow.
Must be capable of working safely and effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment.
Incumbent must have the ability to interpret and carry out instructions, including Work Instructions, Master Process Book and SOP’s.
Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
Incumbent must be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility as business needs require as well as for coverage for vacations and other absences.
Must be capable of standing and walking on production floor for length of production shift with standard breaks.
Will be required to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
Must occasionally squat, bend, kneel, reach, etc., in order to carry out essential functions of the position.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous blow-molding, plastics experience is preferred.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of safety, quality, production, performance, and cost.
Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs.
Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel.
Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with Company standards.
Complete regarding computer-based training (CBTs) and behavioral safety observations (BSOs) before or by the deadline.
Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy.
Set up and operate all equipment following the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Two-Step Department including, but not limited to: Sidels, date coder, leak detector, Alpine bottle lift, preform dumper, lane diverter, and antistat booth.
Assist appropriate personnel on mold changes, line clears, and PM’s based on schedule.
Perform required Operator Preventative Maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment.
Perform daily operator checks and hourly visual checks on product.
Accurately identify quality issues and communicate quality problems/concerns to supervisor and/or appropriate quality personnel.
Assist with quality containment for escapes - Add Complete required data collection including but not limited to: process sheets, process deviation logs in FMS, daily operator checks, housekeeping sheets, partial Gaylord tickets, and downtime reports.
Follow and escalate appropriate downtime events to Frontline Leadership.
Add Verify accurate downtime vs production through face to face discussions with team members in Downstream and other areas.
Add Add - Accurately account for preform usage or consumption.
Verify all tickets are entered in preform use log in the correct order using first in first out (FIFO) methodology.
Enter Master Process parameters, set cams and adjust air pressures when setting up for a new container after a tooling changeover.
Leverage available tools, including Master Process tools, standard processing for relevant defects – Add Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Communicate machinery and equipment problems to supervisor and/or maintenance personnel accurately and in a timely manner.
Use appropriate computer systems to view production schedule in order to understand what product is running as well as any upcoming tooling changes.
Retrieve and utilize container information using Customer Profiles and Quality Data.
Communicate at work station with both off-going and oncoming shifts regarding issues relevant to performance.
Utilize the Levels Program training to increase technical and leadership skills, as well as cross training to all Sidel Machines in order to advance within the Operator II - Sidel Function.
Review standard work, hour by hour boards, fast action safety boards - Add Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs - Add May perform other assignments at the direction of frontline leaders.

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)