Press Operator - OIT

Amcor • Richmond, VA

261d

About The Position

At Amcor, we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites. Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED).
• Minimum of 3 years of press operation with specific Gravure printing and troubleshooting.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Responsibilities

• Operates Gravure Printing Press to produce 'Best In Class' packaging for domestic and international use.
• Operates press, troubleshoot and monitor press operation.
• Prepares press by performing a variety of tasks to produce a consistent, high quality product by matching inks, resolving defects and adjustments to exceed customer expectation.
• Oversee roll stand service.
• Check posted viscosity time to maintain correct viscosity of inks.
• Make adjustments, clear jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality.
• Ensure efficient and rapid make ready, with unloading and loading of printing carriages and rotary tools.
• Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy.
• Inspect cartons for proper color, register, cutting, creasing and defect free.
• Ensure all checklists are completed.
• Ensures complete adherence and compliance to the EHS and Clean policies.
• Assists team members in maintaining clean and safe environment.
• Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
• Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Paid vacation for full-time employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 11 days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident and critical illness benefits are available.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED