ARP Blythewood, SC, USA
13 days ago
Machine Operator - ARP
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 www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

SUMMARY
Operates and maintains multiple blow molding machines, vision systems, and laser dating systems in a safe manner to produce and audit PET containers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.    Operates multiple blow molding machines, laser dating systems, and vision systems using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface.
2.    Conducts quality inspections using specific written and visual guidelines.  
3.    Ensures operations are completed in accordance with Amcor Rigid Plastics USA Inc. safety procedures.
4.    Monitors operations of blow molding machine to detect machine malfunctions.
5.    Stops machines and production to report malfunctions to the process lead and/or supervisor.
6.    Performs minor adjustments to the machines to correct improper functions.
7.    Performs preventive maintenance on machines.
8.    Scans and consumes production tickets using computer interface.
9.    Accurately completes all logs, data input and written, to include hourly checks and downtime.
10.    Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
11.    Removes any damaged material from machine.
12.    Grinds defective PET containers.
13.    Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.

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

EDUCATION
High School diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk for 12 hours, and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, and climb stairs.    Regularly uses hands to handle and feel product.  The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant.  The employee must also frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The special requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance visions (20 feet or more). Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places.  Safety glasses are required to be worn.  The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn.  GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant. 

AUTHORIZATION
1.    Ability to shut down any machine if it poses an imminent danger to employee’s health and/or safety.
2.    Ability to shut down any machine because of a quality problem so suspect material can be contained. 
3.    Ability to shut down any if it is down three times in one hour for the same mechanical problem.
4.    Authority to contact any staff or management team member with concerns, questions or suggestions pertaining to their job or work environment.

TRAINING
1.    Lock Out / Tag Out
2.    Blood borne Pathogen
3.    Hearing Conservation / PPE
4.    Right to Know / Hazardous Communication
5.    Emergency Evacuation
6.    Ladder Safety / Fall Protection
7.    Forklift Safety
8.    Environmental Awareness
9.    Food Security
10.    HACCP / GMP
11.    SAP  
12.    Corporate Training Requirements
 

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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe 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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