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

Pouching Inspector/Packer will support all the Pouching department to optimize output and minimize waste while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards. Assist in the manufacture of quality products (per customer standards) as determined by the production schedule and or supervisor. To gain understanding of the technical knowledge required in the manufacturing process and will continuously improve skills and productivity through teamwork. Performing housekeeping chores as needed, to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Job Duties:

• Ability to proficiently perform duties of Inspector/Packer
• Assist all operators on assigned shift, when need, including activities such as (but not limited to):
  • Run machine through breaks
  • Assist on all changeovers that occur during shift
• Start-up and shutdown equipment
• Train new Inspector/Packers and Inspector/Operators
• Operate computers to monitor and change process variables
• Communicate via shift logs and provide proper relief to assure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the plant
• Inspect raw materials and finished product
• Conduct product inspection by visually inspecting finished product, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
• Responsible for safety of yourself and others around you
• Ensuring quality of the product being manufactured
• Acquire knowledge of operations and equipment, instrumentation, operation processes, etc.
• Maintaining high awareness to waste and productivity standards
• Maintain housekeeping for assigned area
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualifications/Requirements

  Formal Qualifications and Experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Technical and mechanical knowledge of bag/pouch machines preferred

• HS diploma or equivalent/Technical experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

• 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
• Knowledge of pouch/bag making and film handling fundamentals, trouble shooting is desirable
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product
• Basic computer skills
• Work safely in a progressive manufacturing environment
• Ability to read a ruler to mm or 1/32”
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• 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)