Pouch Operator

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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Job Overview

The Pouching Operator will operate the pouch machine in a safe and controlled manner while obtaining high operating standards for quality and productivity.

Job Duties:

• Set-up and operate machine to meet product requirements
• Troubleshoot equipment and product issues
• Perform and document quality checks and testing
• Conduct trial runs, monitor machine workflow and pack finished goods for shipping
• Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment
• Assist with all Inspector/Operator functions including product inspection, packaging of product, area clean up, quality testing requirements, operating machine through break times, etc.
• Effectively communicate activities and issues to others at shift change
• Monitor and direct the activities of the Inspector Packer and advising guiding as needed
• Train Inspector/Operators and Inspector/Packers to a comfortable level of proficiency that will allow them to run through breaks and fill-in as an Operator as needed
• Ensure proper and accurate set up of the pouch machine
• Ensure machine is operating according to process specifications
• Record production information in SAP
• Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives
• Involvement and support of continuous improvement as assigned to teams, roles in maintaining DLM changes and daily in changes made as well as updating machine/department boards as assigned.
• Practices safety at all times in compliance with company and department safety guidelines
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualifications/Requirements

Formal Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years flexible packaging equipment experience preferred
• Technical and mechanical knowledge of bag/pouch machines preferred

• HS diploma or equivalent/Technical experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

• Vision requirements of the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus to perform all functions safely
• Proficient mathematical and measurement skills. Knowledge of metric conversions.
• Mechanical knowledge of and ability to adjust gauges, scales and hand tools
• Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards
• Pouch/Bag making and film handling fundamentals
• Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product
• Regular attendance.
• Frequent interaction with others.

• Must have the ability to work in a team-based environment, assist others when needed and lead by example while focusing on safety, quality and productivity.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
• Standing up to 12 hours per day.
• Frequent use of hands and wrists.
• Required to stand, sit, squat, bend, walk, lift (as noted above) and climb frequently throughout the day on a daily basis.
• 100% of the time spending in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear all personal protective equipment as required.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling and bending.

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.

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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)