Production Operator

Amcor•Dalton, GA

About The Position

The Production Operator operates extrusion equipment to manufacture rolls of thermoplastic blown packaging film according to specifications. The operator sets up and adjusts equipment, feeds film through rollers and secondary equipment to winders, and monitors properties such as width, gauge, length, tension, and weight. The role includes inspecting product quality, completing packaging and labeling, and recording production information in the production system. The operator reviews production orders and stages resins, colorants, and other materials for the extruder, using a lift truck or designated hoses as needed. The role may include operating and adjusting machine controls, examining product for defects, measuring dimensions and physical properties, reeling product into rolls, packaging and moving finished pallets, completing production paperwork, and cutting roll cores. Forklift operation may require certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent training.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification may be required if assigned to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion equipment to manufacture thermoplastic blown packaging film according to production specifications.
Adjust machine controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and synchronize extrusion speed with pulling rolls.
Review production orders and stage the required resins, colorants, and related materials for the extruder.
Inspect extruded product for defects, including wrinkles, bubbles, and splits, and adjust equipment to improve quality.
Measure product dimensions and test physical properties to verify conformance with specifications.
Adjust speed and weight controls or water, air, and valves to obtain the specified product dimensions.
Reel extruded product into rolls of the specified length and weight.
Remove finished rolls from the winder and package them as specified, placing rolls on shipping pallets.
Move finished pallets to the holding area using appropriate equipment.
Complete production paperwork documenting product tests and production statistics, and enter production information in the system.
Cut roll cores for placement on winder spindles when assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; amounts may vary by location.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; amounts 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, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.