Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Amcor•Chino, CA

9d•$21 - $33

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates winders, adjusts and packages finished goods, conducts quality checks, handles scrap production, and assists with scrap reduction while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role directly supervises production lines and requires operation of at least nine blown lines, knowledge of production processes and equipment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The operator works a 12-hour third shift, including holidays and weekends, and may be asked to support other areas of production. The role requires knowledge of extruders, recycling procedures, and resin profiles and properties. The employee must read and write in English and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; relevant work experience may meet the education requirement. The position involves standing for 12 hours, frequent reaching, walking, handling and packaging product, and lifting or exerting force as specified below. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and, to varying degrees, outdoor conditions, elevated or precarious places, electrical components, vibrating equipment, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, heat, humidity, and noise. Amcor describes its mission as providing innovative and responsible packaging solutions that benefit customers, people, and the planet. It emphasizes safety, customer success, adaptability, protecting communities and the future, and developing its workforce.

Requirements

Overall knowledge and experience with extruders, recycling procedures, and resin profiles and properties.
Ability to work a 12-hour shift, including holidays and weekends.
Ability to bend, twist, and rotate the body throughout the workday.
Ability to exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 35 pounds frequently; loads over 50 pounds require a team lift or mechanical aid such as a roll lift or forklift.
Ability to stand for 12 hours.
Ability to reach with hands and arms for up to 100% of the workday.
Ability to talk and hear to communicate with others and respond to manufacturing and PIT equipment sounds.
Ability to use arms to grasp, handle, and type, and to walk to operate production machines and package and palletize finished product.
Ability to read and write in English.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; work experience may meet this requirement.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping on assigned production lines.
Understand and operate at least nine blown lines.
Perform regular quality and weight checks by reading and verifying work orders and skid plans.
Help meet departmental scrap goals by cutting, separating, and refeeding scrap.
Assist Maintenance Technicians during breakdowns to minimize downtime.
Operate McGuires and process control units, monitor production, and adjust settings as needed.
Thread up and start machines, including during startup modes.
Package finished goods with labels, pallets, and trays to ensure a good cosmetic presentation.
Maintain adequate packaging and supplies for the next crew, covering at least two hours into the next shift.
Maintain thorough knowledge of processes and equipment.
Assist in training Packers and provide breaks to other Packers on the lines.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the plant and department.
Interpret and follow production work orders, company policies, and procedures.
Participate in company policies, goals, and objectives.
Communicate malfunctions, unsafe work conditions, and equipment problems to managers, supervisors, and coworkers.
Attend scheduled meetings and wear mandatory personal protective equipment.
Work cooperatively, maintain a positive attitude, and communicate effectively.
Be dependable and flexible when work is needed in other areas of production.
Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and for the health and safety of others.
Stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event.
Understand and actively participate in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; amount may vary by location.
Company-paid holidays, starting at eight days per year; amount 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; initial eligibility depends on hire date.