Manufacturing Assistant

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Job description

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
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. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit .

Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a division of Amcor, operates across 35 plants and employs 9,000 colleagues within North America with headquarters in Chicago, IL and Oshkosh, WI. AFNA makes flexible packaging solutions for food and beverage, healthcare, and home and personal care applications.

Job Description
Work a job that fits your lifestyle! Enjoy a 12 hour shift on a 2-2-3 straight NIGHT shift schedule with three day weekends every other weekend! With this schedule, you work half the month, which means half the year. Shift schedules provided for the entire year!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Amcor is currently seeking enthusiastic, accountable employees for these Machine Assistant positions! At Amcor, Safety is our number one priority. All employees act as safety leaders in all responsibilities. Employees support our World Class Operations by engaging in team activities and continuously improving the business.

While working in the Extrusion or Rewind department you will be given an opportunity to develop your skills through our training programs. You start as an Assistant to learn the basics, and you will have various opportunities to cross-train and develop new skill sets for a successful career at Amcor.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS A REWIND ASSISTANT:

• Package finished rolls received from operator, verify rolls properly tagged, cover with plastic and place on skid
• Generate necessary paperwork to process finished goods
• Weigh rolls in accordance with individual order instruction and enter onto computer
• Read job jacket and determine number of cores needed, type of pallet to be used, number of rolls per tier, etc.
• Backup to Operator : run rewind machine and roll doctor during breaks, meetings, and other times as needed
• Operate forklift and adhere to established power lift truck rules. Deliver finished products to shipping department. Wrap them and place them in to inventory as directed
• Machine and general plant cleaning/maintenance as needed
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS A PRESS ASSISTANT:

• Takes direction from the operator as to expectations.
• Prepares press for run by properly setting up inks.
• Monitors the inks during the run to maintain color. Inks should be monitored every 15 minutes. Verify results of color for the Q.C. requirements.
• Gears printing cylinders.
• Checks film for treat, coating, etc.
• Verify printable side of substrate.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and parts by washing with solvents.
• Provides ongoing support to press operator as needed. This includes responsibility for meeting all production and quality requirements.
• Washes plates from finished runs.
• Drive and adhere to established power lift truck rules and guidelines.
• Monitors Scan-a-web and cameras throughout run to ensure no quality defects.
• All other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS AN EXTRUSION ASSISTANT:

• Assist operators will aid in all aspects of operation of Tuber lines including change-overs, machine start-up, running and shut-down.
• Support operations in becoming World Class in all aspects of the business, beginning with Safety.
• While also knowing and understanding the role in product safety.
• When qualified will operate Tubers when an operator is absent, or on vacation.
• Order and maintain resin boxes to sustain a proper steady supply of resin for Tuber machines Packaging mill rolls Weigh and haul scrap Miscellaneous housekeeping duties
• Comply with all 5S and WCM initiatives (Cross Training, moving to the work)
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE ASSISTANTS:

• Ability to lift up to 30 - 50 lbs
• Willing and able to stand and walk for 12 hour shift
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
• Frequent use of wrist and hands
• Frequent stepping up and down from platforms
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case by case basis

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for Safety and following Safety Procedures
• Passion for Quality and meeting Customer Specifications
• Aligned with Amcor Values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and Outperformance
• Initiative - identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation
• A team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• Previous manufacturing experience a plus, not required
• Previous experience in extrusion, lamination, coating, and/or rewind a plus, not required
• Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs
• Possess adequate math, measurement, and reading skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Required to have visual acuity to perform visual inspection including the use of measurement devices and ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment

Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor Flexibles North America 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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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