Machine Operator / Packer

Amcor•Pryor Creek, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic including line start-ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging and palletizing of finished product. This role involves operating extrusion equipment, performing quality checks, making basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings, and packaging product according to specifications. The position also requires maintaining a clean work area, identifying and reporting safety hazards, and adhering to all safety and BRC guidelines. The role demands the ability to read and interpret various documents, communicate effectively, and work as a team player with a positive attitude. Dependability and flexibility are key, as is the ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment. The position also requires the ability to climb towers to thread up lines and operate a pallet jack.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Able to read tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Able to read a weight scale and transfer to documents
Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to obtain forklift certification
Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety.
Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications
Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure
Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to insure good quality products based on Customer specifications found on Traveler (work order)
Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets
Package product per routing notes and any other order instructions checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines
Continuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of any debris or obstructions
Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift Supervisor
Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non-conformities to the shift supervisor for correction
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists
Ability to speak effectively with Managers, co-workers or before groups of co-workers, Supervisors or others within the company
Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor
Mandatory participation of safety programs and training
Attend meetings as scheduled
Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
Able to operate a pallet jack
Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others
Able to climb towers to thread up lines
Possess good written and verbal communications skills
Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork
Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
To ask questions to prevent errors or clarification
Can work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment

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)