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

$30.28 after one year

The Pouch Operator sets up and operates pouch making machines that convert laminated films into pouches that meet or exceed customer quality specifications by performing the following duties

Responsibilities:

Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Follow all plant-wide, department-wide environmental and safety rules. Meets or exceeds prescribed job standards for line speeds, scrap and set-up timesReports any necessary maintenance of the machine to the engineering department using a written work orderReports any unsafe working conditions to the production supervisor.Participates in on-going training opportunities and supports a continuous quality improvement environment.Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicatedObserves machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.Performs required quality testing on products produced, i.e. burst test, drop test, water table test, etcPerforms minor machine maintenance such as changing zipper cloth, dies, seal bars and punches.Assists and works cooperatively with assistant machine operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished boxes.Perform changeovers Perform PMs on equipmentMake recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow  Maintain production reportsOversee daily performance of Pouch Assistant functionsChange rolls and cut out splicesQuality Control checks and data entry

All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Knowledge:

Be able to work safely around operating machineryMathematical knowledgeAbility to read a rulerComputer literacyMechanical skills1-3 years in production field related to PouchingManual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipmentVisual acuity to color consistencyExperience working in a manufacturing environmentBasic knowledge of flexible packaging films

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

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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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