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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Job Description

Work a job that fits your lifestyle! Enjoy a 12 hour shift on a 2-2-3 Night Shift schedule with three day weekends every other weekend! Starting at $22.58/hour plus $1.20 night shift premium. With this schedule, you work half the month, which means half the year. Shift schedules provided for the entire year!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Amcor is currently seeking enthusiastic, accountable employees for these Machine Assistant positions!  At Amcor, Safety is our number one priority.  All employees act as safety leaders in all responsibilities.  Employees support our World Class Operations by engaging in team activities and continuously improving the business. 

While working in the Extrusion or Rewind department you will be given an opportunity to develop your skills through our training programs.  You start as an Assistant to learn the basics, and you will have various opportunities to cross-train and develop new skill sets for a successful career at Amcor.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS AN EXTRUSION ASSISTANT:

Read job specifications to determine cores, primers, and other supplies needed by the operator for each product producedAssist machine operator in setting up the machine, cleanups/startups, and shutdownsLoad and remove rolls of stock material onto the unwind of the extrusion coater/laminator by using an overhead hoist systemPrepare material to be properly stored and accurately returned to inventory using lift trucksBackup to Operator : act as backup operator when operator is away from the machine during breaks, meetings, and other times as neededAssist on machine maintenance and other plant cleaning as neededOther duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE ASSISTANTS:

Ability to lift up to 30 - 50 lbsWilling and able to stand and walk for 12 hour shiftFrequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twistingFrequent use of wrist and handsFrequent stepping up and down from platformsReasonable accommodations will be considered on a case by case basis

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WHAT WE VALUE:

Passion for Safety and following Safety ProceduresPassion for Quality and meeting Customer SpecificationsAligned with Amcor Values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and OutperformanceInitiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situationA team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

Previous manufacturing experience a plus, not requiredPrevious experience in extrusion, lamination, coating, and/or rewind a plus, not requiredKnowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programsPossess adequate math, measurement, and reading skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsGood organizational and interpersonal skillsRequired to have visual acuity to perform visual inspection including the use of measurement devices and ability to identify and distinguish colorsAbility to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment

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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe 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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

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)