Production Operator

Amcor•Aurora, OH

21d

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for operating extrusion equipment and supporting production activities, including maintaining product quality, following standard operating criteria, performing winder flips, making boxes, and ensuring a consistent supply of cores and resin. The role must meet safety, quality, GMP, productivity, and cleanliness standards while fulfilling scheduled work orders. The operator performs production and quality tasks, records production data, assists Production Technicians with line setup and changeovers, and reports maintenance or safety concerns to shift supervision. The position also requires safe operation and minor adjustment of heavy equipment, housekeeping, and compliance with food safety practices.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Training in PVC manufacturing procedures as they relate to the Winder Operator position.
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
Ability to properly use a tape measure and calculator.
Ability to safely operate, maintain, and perform minor adjustments on heavy equipment.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to stand for 12 hours per shift, except for authorized breaks.

Responsibilities

Meet production and product requirements in accordance with scheduled work orders.
Make boxes and wax cores for production line work orders.
Maintain adequate raw material (compound) levels to support consistent line operation.
Perform first-piece, periodic, and finished-roll quality checks, including checks of roll weight, width, footage, stretch, core length, packaging, and other inspections specified in the Quality Line Report.
When directed by the work order, complete quality checks on every roll.
Assist Production Technicians with changeovers, line thread-up, screen changes, and other setup tasks needed to start production lines.
Accurately complete and record production data on work order paperwork.
Follow PPE requirements, safety rules, policies, GMPs, and applicable food safety practices; report unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
Maintain general-area housekeeping and record completion in daily cleaning logs.
Report maintenance and safety issues to shift supervision.
Carry out other general and specific assignments as directed by supervision.

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, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.