Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Shift Manager or Team Lead, provides training and support to Machine Tender/Packers; ensures production of quality products and properly packages finished goods; observes all safety rules and conducts assigned duties in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor.  Enters information into GDC.
• Ensures that Packers have sufficient and correct supplies to package products. Coordinates with Packaging Handlers for correct quantities of materials.  Leaves adequate packaging and supplies for oncoming crew (at least two hours into next shift).
• Coordinates Packer activities such as line assignments and rotation, responsibilities when lines go down, breaks and lunches, etc. Assists Packers with packing, troubleshooting, equipment operation and housekeeping responsibilities as needed.
• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
• Logs a variety of production data and inputs into automated tracking systems as needed. Prints Traveler reports and provides them to Packers after product changes or after completion of a work order to verify that the correct product is running and correct packaging supplies are being used.
• Ensures a quality product through regular quality checks by reading and verifying line orders and spec sheets. Conducts regular product quality checks and reports any out of spec products to the appropriate personnel immediately.  Ensures that correct product is running and proper packaging is being used by conducting periodic line audits.  Addresses any quality issues immediately and notifies Senior Operator of any discrepancies.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets or exceeds plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
• Properly packages finished goods to include correct use of labels, chips, sleeves, twist ties, pallet patterns and code stamps. Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods to achieve the best cosmetic presentation possible. Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns. Stretch wraps, prints labels, and places labels on finished pallets.
• Identifies and orders packaging and supply needs and stocks after delivery. Returns packaging and supplies to appropriate holding areas and prints JDE labels, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience: In addition to the educational requirements, 2-3 years previous experience as a Machine Tender/Packer is desired. Those candidates that have completed the Certified Lead Packer Training Program will be given preference.

 This is an 8 hour night shift position. Mon-Fri 11pm – 7 am; OT as necessary.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively train Packers, Lead Packer back-ups and other positions as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with computers such as my Development, Berry Self Service, JDE, CPro etc.; some experience with Microsoft products (Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point) highly desirable.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions in a fast paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.