Machine Operator

Amcor•West Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Machine Operator has overall responsibility for their assigned machine and its performance, including uptime and downtime, product scrap, output, and efficiency. The role supports continuous improvement while following safety standards, food safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The operator works to maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity, eliminate machine losses, maintain product quality, and ensure accurate production data. The position also involves troubleshooting, training and mentoring coworkers, overseeing new-hire training for the machine, and maintaining good housekeeping.

Requirements

Three years of manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator.
Ability to read precision measuring tools and interpret basic mechanical and pneumatic schematics.
Experience using Microsoft Office and performing accurate data entry.
Ability to analyze data and influence effective decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and analyze data.
Ability to work well in a group setting, learn, and take instruction.
Ability to work at productive speeds.
Quality, safety, and autonomous maintenance awareness.
Ability to solve problems strategically and troubleshoot tenaciously.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around and inside small areas to make machine adjustments during setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote safety, customer focus, effectiveness, and efficiency in people and equipment performance.
Maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity and eliminate machine losses.
Build equipment and team ownership through respect, involvement, and training.
Promote continuous improvement through small-group activities involving production, maintenance, engineering, 5S, and internal and external resources.
Identify and troubleshoot machine issues as needed.
Mentor, coach, and lead personnel on the machine to support effective operation.
Train coworkers on proper operating techniques, knowledge, and practices.
Oversee new-hire training for the assigned machine.
Maintain good housekeeping, including sweeping, dusting, and wiping tables.
Participate in required safety, technical, and other trainings.
Inspect products at the required frequency.
Package all goods produced.
Trim and ensure the accuracy of goods produced.
Maintain accurate data for all transactions performed.
Follow safety standards and food safety and GMP guidelines.

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 8 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, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.