What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Amcor?
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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Job Description
Role Overview: Possibility in Your Hands
Join Amcor as a Thermoforming Operator and help produce high-quality finished goods safely and efficiently. You will operate thermoforming equipment, lead a small production team, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. Your role directly impacts productivity, product quality, and operational excellence.
Schedule
Shift: 12-hour 2-2-3 night shift (7:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.)
Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized
We reward great work with:
Pay: $20.70–$23.72/hour $0.50/night shift premium
401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Job Description: Possibility Unpacked
What you’ll do:
Operate thermoforming machines to produce finished goods safely and cost-effectively
Lead and coordinate assigned team members (Assistants and Packers) to achieve daily production goals
Monitor and minimize downtime through efficient changeovers and best practices
Conduct QA testing and inspections to ensure product meets specifications
Maintain tool boards, machine boards, audits, and check sheets
Provide scheduled breaks and lunches for the production team
Coach and train production staff as needed
Support plant operations and assist with tasks assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader
Follow all safety, quality, and food safety standards, and maintain a clean, organized work area
What We Want From You: Lead the Pack
Ability to operate thermoforming equipment effectively
Strong communication and leadership skills
Commitment to Amcor Core Values and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment
Completion of Thermoforming Operator Job Training and Skills Assessment for certification
Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently
Dedication to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Flexibility to support other plant operations as needed
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts
Ability to work in hot and cold environments
Push, pull, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Amcor?
Be part of a global leader while working in a supportive, team-driven environment. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.
Apply today and put possibility in your hands with Amcor.
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 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.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Salary : $21 - $24