Amcor, Inc., located in Thomson, Ga, is a diversified, internationally active, privately held, manufacturer and supplier to the global plastics industry. The company was founded 27 years ago and has several divisions. The company is experiencing a high level of growth both domestically and in international markets.
The Machine Operator is responsible for all setup, operations and quality for the machine or machines they are assigned to manage.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform continuous inspections of product both visual as well as through the use of micrometers and record product and process parameters.
- Complete all necessary paperwork as required, giving particular attention to product weights and scrap.
- Package product according to instructions
- Keep extrusion lines, equipment, and surrounding areas clean and orderly.
- Operate lines, maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, to ensure the line is operating at the specified production rates and producing a product that meets the quality specifications.
- Weigh and scan all finished goods in the data acquisition system
- Palletizing and banding completed product
- Ability to shut down bag machines properly
- Ability to set counters, winders and bag machines per job
- Ability to read and understand each job order
- Ability to make minor adjustments on winders such as speed, tension and core alignments on shafts
Basic Skills:
- Cut plastic from cores using a utility knife and wearing proper PPE
- Cut cores using a table saw
- Maintain a clean environment in all areas of the facility
- Using the correct sized pallet, stacking finished goods on the pallet, and wrapping and labeling a finished pallet per customer specifications
- Inspect for quality per specification sheet
- They must be attentive and self-motivated
- Read and comprehend a standard US English tape measure
- Perform other duties as required and assigned by shift supervisor or facility management
- Behavior Traits – Key Performance Factors
- Ability to work individually and in teams
- Ability to package product
- Ability to recognize quality issues
Education / Qualifications / Background Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED
- 2+ years working in a manufacturing environment
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Capable of lifting 50+ pounds unassisted
- Able to work on foot for long periods of time
- Climb stairs, crouch, kneel, bend
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Good communicator
Weekend (Friday-Sunday)shift pay: $23.00/hr plus an additional $3.00 differential pay for working weekend nights
Shifts: 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am
New Hires will go through a 2 to 3 month training which will take place Monday-Thursday on either a 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shift until we transition into our 7 day workweek.
Amcor Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits. All applicants must have permanent legal ability to work in the US and reliable transportation. For potential consideration, please apply today with your resume in MS Word or pdf format. EOE.
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