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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
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. Job Description
Palletizer Operator coworkers efficiently, effectively and safely operate palletizer machinery and related downstream equipment and troubleshoot problems as needed. Palletizer Operators also perform visual quality inspections to ensure high quality finished products.
Essential Function and Responsibilities:
- Operate all palletizers and dunnage conveyor and troubleshoot machine issues.
- Complete adjustments to the machinery to accommodate product changes.
- Perform visual quality control checks and complete quality check sheets.
- Communicate bottle quality and defect issues to appropriate team members and notify when nearing or reaching end of production run.
- Understand operation of downstream equipment and processes.
- Locate and clear jams on the floor and in the overhead conveyor lines.
- Communicate machinery and equipment problems to Shift Lead and Maintenance Personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with Company standards/housekeeping requirements and accurately complete the housekeeping check sheets.
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate a forklift.
- Covers vacations and other absences according to Kenosha local attendance policy.
- Accepts and performs other duties/changes to position as plant and production needs require.
- Wears and uses appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required to perform job duties.
Job Specifications and Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred.
- Possess basic mechanical skills and knowledge.
- Good written and verbal communications skills are required.
- Able to recognize and understand numbers and values, including data entry into database.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates schedule flexibility for coverage for vacations and other absences.
- Must have computer skills and ability to learn Amcor systems – SAP experience is helpful
- Good attention to detail and be able to feel and visually recognize products and quality defects.
- Must be capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret and carry out both simple and complex instructions.
- Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on situation at hand.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal Vision
- Distant Vision
- Near Vision
- Hear / Listen
- Squat
- Talk / Speak
- Reach up and out
- Grasp
- Pinch
- Hand/Finger Dexterity
- Walk
- Stand
- Stoop
- Push / Pull
- Bend
- Kneel
- Climb
- Twist
- Carry (amount 50+ lbs.)
- Lift (amount 50+ lbs.)
- Lift (amount < 50 lbs.)
- Carry (amount < 50 lbs.)
- Drive – Automobile/truck/van
- Drive- Forklift
Other Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand and walk up to 12-hours on concrete or other hard surfaces, breaks and lunch will be the only opportunity to sit.
- Occasionally required to lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
- Proficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and controls.
Environmental Factors:
- Occasional exposure to chemicals
- Continuous noise of 78-80dB
Required Safety Equipment
- Hearing protection
- Eye protection
- Head protection
- Hand protection
- Safety stell toed shoes
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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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