Production Operator

Amcor•Dalton, GA

17h

About The Position

The Production Operator operates extrusion equipment to produce rolls of plastic film. The operator sets up and adjusts equipment according to specifications, feeds film through rollers and secondary equipment to winders, and monitors product dimensions, quality, and other properties. The role includes inspecting and testing product, completing packaging and labeling, and entering production information into the company system. Operators may also cut roll cores for winder spindles and may operate a forklift if certified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent training.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
Forklift operation may be required and requires certification.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to extrude thermoplastic materials and manufacture blown packaging film according to specifications.
Adjust machine controls for vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature, and extrusion and pulling-roll speeds.
Review production orders and stage resins, colorant, and other materials for the extruder, using a lift truck and/or designated hoses as needed.
Inspect extruded product for defects, including wrinkles, bubbles, and splits, and adjust or modify equipment to improve quality.
Measure product using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dimension testers; adjust speed and weight controls or water, air, or valves to achieve specified dimensions.
Conduct physical-property testing and visual inspections.
Reel extruded product into rolls of specified length and weight.
Remove finished rolls from the winder and package them as specified, placing rolls on shipping pallets using a lift table, chain hoist, or similar mechanism.
Move finished pallets to a holding area using an electric pallet jack, lift truck, or similar equipment.
Complete production paperwork documenting tests, gauge, size, weight, and other production statistics.
Cut roll cores for placement on winder spindles when assigned.
Enter production information into the system.

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 upon hire date.