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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

Operator II – Entry-LV4 – Two Step Department

Salary Grade: Hourly

Basic Function:

Safely and effectively set up and operate Two-Step machines and related machinery in accordance with production requirements. Troubleshoot problems to maintain operational efficiency and quality. Retrieve and record related production data and communicate effectively with coworkers to maintain production flow and respond to changes in production schedule.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of safety, quality, production, performance, and cost.

• Follow all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and as stated in the various safety-related training programs. Understand and communicate all hazards and safety issues to the appropriate personnel. Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with Company standards.

• Complete regarding computer-based training (CBTs) and behavioral safety observations (BSOs) before or by the deadline.

• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) as documented in the policy.

• Set up and operate all equipment following the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Two-Step Department including, but not limited to: Sidels, date coder, leak detector, Alpine bottle lift, preform dumper, lane diverter, and antistat booth.

• Assist appropriate personnel on mold changes, line clears, and PM’s based on schedule.

• Perform required Operator Preventative Maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment.

• Perform daily operator checks and hourly visual checks on product. Accurately identify quality issues and communicate quality problems/concerns to supervisor and/or appropriate quality personnel. Assist with quality containment for escapes - Add

• Complete required data collection including but not limited to: process sheets, process deviation logs in FMS, daily operator checks, housekeeping sheets, partial Gaylord tickets, and downtime reports.

• Follow and escalate appropriate downtime events to Frontline Leadership. Add

• Verify accurate downtime vs production through face to face discussions with team members in Downstream and other areas. Add

• Add - Accurately account for preform usage or consumption. Verify all tickets are entered in preform use log in the correct order using first in first out (FIFO) methodology.

• Enter Master Process parameters, set cams and adjust air pressures when setting up for a new container after a tooling changeover. Leverage available tools, including Master Process tools, standard processing for relevant defects – Add

• Troubleshoot problems as they arise. Communicate machinery and equipment problems to supervisor and/or maintenance personnel accurately and in a timely manner.

• Use appropriate computer systems to view production schedule in order to understand what product is running as well as any upcoming tooling changes.

• Retrieve and utilize container information using Customer Profiles and Quality Data.

• Communicate at work station with both off-going and oncoming shifts regarding issues relevant to performance.

• Utilize the Levels Program training to increase technical and leadership skills, as well as cross training to all Sidel Machines in order to advance within the Operator II - Sidel Function.

• Review standard work, hour by hour boards, fast action safety boards - Add

• Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs - Add

• May perform other assignments at the direction of frontline leaders.

Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the Frontline Leaders

Education/Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous blow-molding, plastics experience is preferred. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

Interpersonal Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Incumbent must possess effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills: Incumbent must be capable of learning and successfully applying SAP Mii system and Customer Profiles. Must be able to quickly grasp operation of Two-Step machines and related equipment and possess the ability to troubleshoot problems through the plastic blow molding process. Incumbent must be capable of completing two-step levels programs within acceptable time frames.

Other: Incumbent must possess a high degree of attention to detail and to production flow. Must be capable of working safely and effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment. Incumbent must have the ability to interpret and carry out instructions, including Work Instructions, Master Process Book and SOP’s. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule. Incumbent must be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility as business needs require as well as for coverage for vacations and other absences.

Physical: Must be capable of standing and walking on production floor for length of production shift with standard breaks. Will be required to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. occasionally. Must occasionally squat, bend, kneel, reach, etc., in order to carry out essential functions of the position. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

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.

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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