We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

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 www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Job Overview

The Pouching Operator will operate the pouch machine in a safe and controlled manner while obtaining high operating standards for quality and productivity.

Job Duties:

• Set-up and operate machine to meet product requirements
• Troubleshoot equipment and product issues
• Perform and document quality checks and testing
• Conduct trial runs, monitor machine workflow and pack finished goods for shipping
• Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment
• Assist with all Inspector/Operator functions including product inspection, packaging of product, area clean up, quality testing requirements, operating machine through break times, etc.
• Effectively communicate activities and issues to others at shift change
• Monitor and direct the activities of the Inspector Packer and advising guiding as needed
• Train Inspector/Operators and Inspector/Packers to a comfortable level of proficiency that will allow them to run through breaks and fill-in as an Operator as needed
• Ensure proper and accurate set up of the pouch machine
• Ensure machine is operating according to process specifications
• Record production information in SAP
• Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives
• Involvement and support of continuous improvement as assigned to teams, roles in maintaining DLM changes and daily in changes made as well as updating machine/department boards as assigned.
• Practices safety at all times in compliance with company and department safety guidelines
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualifications/Requirements

  Formal Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years flexible packaging equipment experience preferred
• Technical and mechanical knowledge of bag/pouch machines preferred

• HS diploma or equivalent/Technical experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

• Vision requirements of the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus to perform all functions safely
• Proficient mathematical and measurement skills.  Knowledge of metric conversions.
• Mechanical knowledge of and ability to adjust gauges, scales and hand tools
• Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards
• Pouch/Bag making and film handling fundamentals
• Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product
• Regular attendance.
• Frequent interaction with others.

• Must have the ability to work in a team-based environment, assist others when needed and lead by example while focusing on safety, quality and productivity.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
• Standing up to 12 hours per day.
• Frequent use of hands and wrists.
• Required to stand, sit, squat, bend, walk, lift (as noted above) and climb frequently throughout the day on a daily basis.
• 100% of the time spending in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear all personal protective equipment as required.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling and bending.

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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)