Machine Operator

Amcor is currently searching for individuals to join our Neenah production plant team!

ROLE OVERVIEW
While working as a Thermoforming Machine Operator in the Plastics department you will be given an opportunity to develop your skills through our training programs. You start at an entry-level position to learn the basics and have the chance to progress and become a Machine Operator. You will have various opportunities to cross-train and develop new skill sets for a successful career at Amcor.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

• 12-hour rotating shift (6:30-6:30) switch from days to nights every few days. Employees work either 3 or 4 shifts in a row. Each set of shifts is either days or nights. In-between those sets of shifts, employees get 1, 3, 4 or 7 days off in a row depending on where they are in the 28 day shift rotation.

COMPENSATION: $23.15/hour + premiums, including Double Time on Sunday's and Holidays
Pay Progression: After probationary period (400 hours), $25.05/hour + premiums! After 1 year, the pay increases to $27.23/hour!

Referral bonus of up to $5,000!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (some specific tasks and duties for getting the job done):

• Set up, operate, and adjust machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Supply machines with resins and with packing supplies from satellite areas.
• Make roll changes, take samples, label and pack product, and stretchwrap finished loads.
• Conduct certain quality tests and monitor product to ensure conformance to spec.
• Make inventory transactions. Restock unused resins.
• Move waste and recycle loads to specified area, so Production Suppliers can pick up.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

THERMOFORMING OPERATORS GET TO:

• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities.
• Promotes safety culture by positively communicating safety concerns/risks to co-workers, Leads, Supervisors, Managers, visitors, and all others in the facility.
• Set up, operate, and adjust machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Loads roll of plastic tray stock onto press using overhead hoist.
• Threads tray stock into molding press, then into trim press
• Wraps finished trays in plastic bag and places in shipping box
• Forms cardboard shipping boxes; may change scrap boxes.
• Supply machines with resins and with packing supplies from satellite areas.
• Make roll changes, take samples, label and pack product, and stretch wrap finished loads.
• Conduct certain quality tests and monitor product to ensure conformance to spec.
• Make inventory transactions. Restock unused resins.
• Move waste and recycle loads to specified area.
• Performs general clean-up of machines and work area Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated extrusion machine competencies or ability to demonstrate them within prescribed training timeframe.
• Ability to use computer keyboard, mouse, and printer for entering and documenting production settings and data.
• Mobile equipment license or ability to obtain license.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.

AUTHORITY:

• To shut down or lock out equipment reasonably believed to be hazardous.
• To give final release on product within specifications.
• To make good faith efforts to troubleshoot and correct problems or behaviors

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person