Pouch Operator

Job Description
Job Overview
The Pouch Operator supports in the operation of the entire pouching department. Pouch Operator can operate at least one of the pouching machines. The operator can load, set up the machines, and pack from a pouching machine. They can complete all testing and paperwork required for each position.
Job Dimensions
The Pouch Operator will load slit rolls onto machine and create pouches in various dimensions according to customer standards.
Operator appropriately understands and follows the plant’s EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) and Quality systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product.
Principal Accountabilities
Perform set-up and operate pouching equipment to produce product according to quality and productivity requirements
Maintain accurate documentation
Ensures material meets customer requirements throughout the run
Assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity produced on the machine
Obtains information from the computer, prints and applies labels
Posts production information into the computer
Accurately performs and records all required testing
Provide communication on a daily basis with management, maintenance, shift personnel, etc.
Maintain housekeeping standards of pouch machines and the surrounding area
Perform packing and material handling tasks as required
Follow all company safety rules and procedures
Anticipates and reacts productively to changes, and willingly handles other tasks as assigned
Seeks and implements improvement activities through teamwork and CI Process participation
Perform other duties as assigned
Major challenges & complexities
Fast paced environment
Product needs to be precisely made to customer specification
Multiple products with multiple customer demands
Relationships
Internal
Pouching Department Members
Supervision / Management
External
Customers
Auditors
Qualifications/Requirements
6.1 Formal Qualifications And Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum two years slitting or pouching experience preferred
General knowledge of computers preferred
Education and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED
Fork Truck Certification preferred
6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours
Job Specific skills and abilities
Good mechanical ability
Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure
Ability to use rulers, gauges and callipers
Accurate math skills equivalent to high school level for measuring and counting product
Forklift certification or willingness and ability to learn and obtain certification
Adequate visual acuity to discern extremely minor imperfections in products
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipment
Skilled in or able to learn safe operation of tools, equipment and test equipment associated with the pouching operations
Effective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team member in the finishing department
Ability to speak, read, and complete reports accurately in English
Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision
Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime
Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs
Ability to distinguish differences between finished product and product specifications
Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure that all required preventive maintenance is performed
Ability to manipulate cartons up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Other physical demands include climbing, crouching, and reaching when webbing machine
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
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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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)