What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Assistant - Operative position at Amcor?
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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 www.amcor.com.
Job Description
Job Description
Job title: Press Assistant Operative
BG/BU: Amcor Flexibles Americas
Location: Shelbyville, KY
Job family: Production
Reports to (Title): Shift Supervisor
External
Knowledge and Experience
Job Specific skills and abilities
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
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 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 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
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 www.amcor.com.
Job Description
Job Description
Job title: Press Assistant Operative
BG/BU: Amcor Flexibles Americas
Location: Shelbyville, KY
Job family: Production
Reports to (Title): Shift Supervisor
- Job Overview
- Job Dimensions
- Support Operations in the Press Department
- Part of the AF-Shelbyville Operations Team
- No direct reports
- Principal Accountabilities
- To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all safety standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville
- To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all quality standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville
- To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all production standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Learn and apply understanding of current operating standards and practices. Willingly learns and applies new standards and practices
- Willing to learn and apply new skills
- Able to understand and make accurate measurements. Has a basic, high school-level math skill.
- Able to read, comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions in English
- Has basic computer skills
- Understands and completes all paperwork related to operations
- Labels and palletizes finished rolls
- Will acquire and stock all necessary operating supplies and materials for the Finishing equipment
- Will assist Press Operator with set ups, paperwork and operation of equipment
- Will learn and apply knowledge of Quality standards and procedures. Will learn to identify quality defects
- Will learn and apply knowledge of Work Order specifications
- Assists with the take down and set up of jobs
- Cleans cylinders, washes up decks, and sumps
- Refills and maintains ink supply, and testing ink viscosity
- Responsible for all press material at machine, film, inks
- Completes tasks and helps pharmaceutical quality product in a timely manner
- Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Works with co-workers and management in a positive and constructive manner
- Cover for Operator when needed (cross train)
- Major challenges & complexities
- Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product
- Working with co-workers in their own and other departments to make our company successful
- Relationships
External
- AFS- Press Team
- AFA Management Team
- Site Co-workers
- Other Amcor Facilities
- Customers
- Qualifications/Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- 1 year working in a manufacturing environment preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Specific skills and abilities
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to flex hours in order to support multi-shift operation
- Ability to stay on task and follow instruction
- Basic measurement, math, communication, reading and writing skills
- Ability to understand and apply all Amcor safety, quality and production standards
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift continuously for up to 12 hours
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability and willingness to drive forklift
- Must prioritize safety, above all else
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
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 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 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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)
