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Amcor

Machine Operator I

Amcor, Matthews, North Carolina, us, 28106

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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 ever‑changing world, and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities, and the people we serve for generations to come. 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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY:

Work closely with Helpers, Lead Operators, and Shift Supervisors. Work closely with the Quality Control Technicians to ensure that production processes meet our customers’ expectations. The operator’s main responsibility is to keep the line running and produce acceptable quality product.

Essential Functions

Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance; perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management. Act as a role model for Safety on the shift and participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC).

Maintain operation of designated line.

Take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions.

Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift.

Do all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line.

Understand the process and operation of the equipment.

Perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues.

Troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications.

Other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead.

Education/Skills/Experience

Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.

Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems.

Wear all required PPE (steel‑toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required).

Lift up to 65 lbs.

Read and understand work orders.

Navigate different computer programs.

Communicate with other employees.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness. Must lift up to 65 lbs unassisted, push or pull up to 100 lbs, and be able to reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.

Work Environment Performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level is typically loud. Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection. Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery. Employees are often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job‑related stress.

Our Expectations

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 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, 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.

Benefits

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).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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