Machine Operator II - Blow Mold -LX

Amcor•Franklin, IN

20h

About The Position

The Machine Operator II - Blow Mold efficiently, effectively, and safely operates blow mold machines and supporting equipment in a fast-paced, changing production environment. The operator ensures that high-quality bottles are produced at required production volumes while minimizing downtime. The role includes starting up and shutting down equipment, monitoring product quality, maintaining production and quality records, performing housekeeping, and following safety and product-safety procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree, or at least one year of manufacturing-related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.
Ability to start up and shut down injection machinery and supporting equipment.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to manipulate product with both hands above and below shoulder height.
Ability to stand on a solid surface for at least 12 hours.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motion with a pallet jack and push or pull up to 700 pounds throughout a 12-hour shift.
Ability to visually inspect products at close range.
Ability to perform job functions in temperatures above 100 degrees during summer and around 50 degrees during winter.

Responsibilities

Keep machines running and producing quality bottles while minimizing downtime.
Follow production schedules and communicate changes to team members when necessary.
Start up and shut down blow mold machines and supporting equipment.
Complete daily cleaning and maintain good housekeeping throughout the area.
Check and monitor quality on assigned machines, recognize visual defects, and make appropriate adjustments to correct them.
Maintain required documentation for quality checks and testing, process checks, downtime, housekeeping, and data entry.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Use related software and other equipment required for efficient production of quality product.
Follow established safety rules and guidelines, communicate hazards and safety issues, and use required personal protective equipment.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Production Supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness and report observations that may create a product-safety concern.
Immediately report unsafe acts, conditions, or accidents in the department.
Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others.
Report safety concerns to the supervisor, hold products for inspection when they may not meet specifications, and, if authorized and trained, stop equipment when continued operation threatens employee health or safety.

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; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.