Machine Operator I - Packaging A Shift

Amcor•Franklin, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs repetitive production and packing operations to mass process products such as plastic bottles. The role involves working from a production schedule, monitoring product flow into machinery, tending to machines like palletizers, case packers, injection machines, and box machines, and working at different stations as production needs require. The operator will also check finished product for defects, wear required personal protective equipment, and ensure adherence to plant safety policies, HACCP, GMP, and Product Safety rules. Additionally, the role includes training current and new team members, learning new job skills, and attending monthly shift meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree; or at least one year manufacturing related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to manipulate product with both hands, both above and below shoulder height.
Ability to stand on a solid surface for a minimum of twelve (12) hours.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
Ability to frequently lift and /or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to demonstrate repetitive motion with a pallet jack and push/pull up to seven hundred (700) pounds throughout the day (12 hour shift).
Specific vision abilities required include close visual inspection of product.
Ability to perform job functions in temperatures of one hundred plus degrees during summer season and fifty degrees during winter season.
Training in Lock Out / Tag Out.
Training in Bloodborne Pathogen.
Training in Hearing Conservation / PPE.
Training in Right to Know / Hazardous Communication.
Training in Emergency Evacuation.
Training in Ladder Safety / Fall Protection.
Training in Confined Space Entry.
Training in Forklift Safety.
Training in HACCP / GMP.
Training in HRIS Systems (Ceridian/WFC).
Training in Corporate Training Requirements.

Responsibilities

Works from a production schedule.
Randomly checks product produced every hour to ensure customer specifications are met.
Monitors flow of product into processing machinery.
Tends machines, such as palletizers, case packers, injection machines and box machine to maintain product flow.
Works at different work stations as production needs require.
Works on lines where tasks vary, as product of various shapes and sizes move along lines.
Checks finished product for possible defects.
Wears all required personal protective equipment.
Assures and participates in all plant safety/accident prevention policies, including maintaining a safe work environment and following safe work practices.
Maintains housekeeping of work areas.
Follows all HACCP, GMP and Product Safety rules and guidelines.
Trains current and new members of the department to perform job-related tasks as needed.
Learns new on the job skills as training opportunities become available.
Performs any other tasks that may be assigned.
Attends monthly shift meetings.

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)