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ID: REQ_88343
Machine Operator or Machine Tender/Packer
Full time
Americas - North America - United States - Victoria - ACD Victoria TX
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Job Description: Machine Operator I
As an Operator I/II, the ideal candidate will learn to do the job and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Follow written procedures and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments of a routine and repetitive nature. Considered an apprentice or trainee. Moderate understanding of the general job aspects and superficial understanding of the technical parts of the job.
Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Senior Operator, Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in Safety by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; makes entries into the Global Data Center (GDC).
Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
Assists Operators with extruder start-ups. Threads up equipment with film (i.e. winders, folders, bag machines, printers). Threads up the tower with rope.
Changes the formula percentages on blenders according to the Traveler Report and verifies that the blender makes correct batches. Changes percentage formulas, changes to the new color formula and zeros out the scale blenders. Enables and/or disables hoppers sets fill time (in seconds) for hoppers.
Identifies when the vacuum pump filter is dirty and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the screen pack is dirty, prepares the screen pack to be changed, and replaces the screen pack with a new one. Identifies when the sock sleeve on stabilizer is worn and replaces it with a new one. Identifies when the print plate on printer is worn, replaces it with a new one, and cleans the printer, as necessary.
Assists in giving breaks to Packers on the lines
Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
If assigned to Roll Stock, must be capable of becoming forklift certified.
Other duties as assigned.
Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion a High School diploma or GED.
Experience: In addition to the educational requirements 1-2 years mechanical experience or previous machine operator preferred.
Other desired qualifications: Good communications, willing to ask questions; willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Motivated, energetic and willing to learn.
These openings are on 8 - hour shifts - OT as required.
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Job Description: Machine Tender/Packer
Responsible for the safe operation of winders, glue machines, and folder/stackers; packaging finished goods, making quality checks and handling scrap product. Assists with scrap reduction, housekeeping, and maintaining quality standards; observes all safety rules and conducts assigned duties in a safe manner.
Ensures a quality product through regular quality checks by reading and verifying line orders and spec sheets. Conducts regular product quality checks as required. Reports any out of spec products to the Senior Operator immediately. Follows all processes and procedures regarding product quality. Accurately and completely fills out quality check sheets to ensure consistent product checks.
Properly packages finished goods to include correct use of labels, chips, sleeves, twist ties, pallet patterns and code stamps. Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods to achieve the best cosmetic presentation possible. Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns.
Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Experience: In addition to the educational requirements 1-year previous manufacturing experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of computers is desired.
Must be able to perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced environment.
Availability to work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as scheduled.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
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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