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

A Maintenance High School Youth Apprentice Employee utilizes their classroom training and on-the-job experience/exposure to better prepare themselves for a career in manufacturing after high school.  Any candidate will be asked to work alongside a mentor to better understand the mechanical and electrical workings of the Amcor production equipment. Learning to work safely in the manufacturing environment will be the top priority of this position.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Learn about all aspects of the Amcor Maintenance Department including:
  • Basic shop bench work, minor fabrication projects, assist in general plant and machine preventative maintenance, and assist with machine repairs.
• Responsible for following all plant and department specific safety rules, procedures, and programs 
• Wearing all required personal protective equipment for all plant, department, and task specific requirements 
• Troubleshooting both electrically and mechanically by working with hand tools, belts, lubrication, and hose/piping repairs 
• Working with Maintenance Planner/Scheduler relative to equipment issues found during the inspection/preventative maintenance process 
• Communicating all shift information to the appropriate people (thorough shift pass-down) 
• Performing basic preventative maintenance duties/tasks 
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management 

WHAT WE VALUE

• Safety mindset
• Good communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Experience with shop tools.
• Troubleshooting ability

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• High School Junior or Senior (must be 16 years old)
• Have transportation from school to work
• Able to lift 50#
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

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)