Slitting Operator

This position will support all production operations to optimize output and minimize waste while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards. Assist in the manufacture of quality products (per customer standards) as determined by the production schedule and or supervisor. To gain understanding of the technical knowledge required in the manufacturing process, and will continuously improve skills and productivity through teamwork. Performing housekeeping chores as needed, to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Job Dimensions:

12 hour schedule on days (6:00AM-6:00PM) or nights (6:00PM-6:00AM). Must be available to work weekends and Holidays.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Be proactive with product quality, process and machine issues.
• Assist in maintaining machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform all functions including operation of slitter, product inspection, area clean up, quality testing requirements, etc
• Communicate within the group to insure co-workers are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift. Must be able to anticipate things that will come up after shift change and communicate all shift activities verbally and through documenting in shift logs.
• Set up and operate line to meet product requirements.
• Record machine and process conditions.
• Perform and document quality checks.
• Operate machine to achieve and exceed standard scrap and efficiencies

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge & Experience:

• Technical and mechanical knowledge of slitting machines
• Film handling fundamentals
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and/or industrial certification preferred

Skills/Abilities/Behaviours:

• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanic aptitude
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands

• Physically able to lift 50 lbs
• Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days per week
• Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs.
• Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards, Able to make fast reaction to visual/sound signal
• Able to read/see up to 1/16 of an inch
• Able to read; must be able to read English text, blueprints. Write, speak and understand English directions/instructions
• Writing skills required: Must be able to communicate in writing with all levels of the organization in English

Work Environment

Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places. This position requires the use of eye protection, hair net, and hearing protection in designated areas. When handling a sharp object or tool a cut glove must be worn per safety requirements. Other required PPE is task specific. GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

Why work at Amcor?

• We value safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability and results and out performance
• Amcor is a growing company which means career opportunities both locally and internationally
• The environment is better off because of our leadership and products
• We offer world class benefits including annual bonus opportunities; including various retirement savings/voluntary pension plans (vary depending on country).
• We value diversity. With sites in over 40 countries around the world, you have the unique opportunity to work and grow with a multi-cultural team.

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

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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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

• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)