Machine Operator

Amcor•West Monroe, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator has overall responsibility for their respective machine and its numbers, including but not limited to uptime/downtime, product scrap, output, and efficiency through exercising good manufacturing practices and identifying areas of opportunity for continuous improvement, all while maintaining all safety standards and expectations relating to their job and machine. This person must always act within food safety and GMP guidelines.

Requirements

Three years manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator
Must be able to read precision measuring tools and read and interpret basic mechanical and pneumatics schematics.
Must have experience using Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
Must understand how to analyze data and influence effective decision making.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Trades achieved training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create an environment where safety, customer focus, effectiveness & efficiency can be seen in people and equipment performance.
Maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity and eliminate all machine losses.
Create a sense of ownership with equipment and team members through respect, involvement, and training.
Promote continuous improvement through small-group activities involving production, maintenance, engineering, 5S, inside and outside resources.
Identify and troubleshoot machine issues as needed.
Mentor, coach, and lead other personnel on the machine to run effectively.
Train coworkers on proper operating techniques, knowledge, and practices
Oversee new hire training for respective machine.
Practice good housekeeping – including sweeping, dusting, wiping of tables, etc.
Actively participate in all required trainings including but not limited to safety and technical trainings.
Responsible for inspecting product at required frequency.
Responsible for packaging all goods produced.
Responsible for trimming and accuracy of all goods produced.
Responsible for data accuracy of all transactions performed.

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)