Setup Technician at Amcor

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 everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And 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.

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Job Description

Set-Up Operator

Location:  Mundelein, IL

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Job Overview:  The Set-Up Operator is responsible for set-up, start-up and operating converting machines. The ideal candidate will have machine operator experience, preferably in bag or pouch machines.

Job Dimensions:

• Part of AF Mundelein Production Team
• Hourly non-exempt, no direct reports.
• Schedule:  Rotating 12 hour shift – 6:00am-6:00pm. Must be available on alternating weekends and some holidays.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Set-up and operate machine to meet product requirements
• Troubleshoot equipment and product issues
• Perform and document quality checks and testing
• Keep area clean and equipment in good working order
• Conduct trial runs, monitor machine workflow and pack finished goods for shipping
• Be proactive with repairs to minor mechanical machine issues
• 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, and short restroom breaks, etc. (Should be capable of backing up all operator responsibilities)
• Communicate within the group to insure Maintenance and Operators are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift and possible fixes.
• Must be able to anticipate things that will come up after shift change and communicate all shift activities verbally and through documenting in shift logs

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing and machine operation
• Technical and mechanical knowledge of bag/pouch machines, preferred
• Pouch/Bag making and film handling fundamentals, preferred

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and/or industrial certification preferred

Skills/Abilities/Behaviours:

• Good critical judgment and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Willing to shift scheduled hours to interact with both day and night
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and excel with minimum supervision

Physical Demands

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days/week
• Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs
• Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards

• Able to read/see up to 1/32 of an inch

Work Environment

Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places. This position requires the use of eye protection, hair net, and hearing protection in designated areas. When handling a sharp object or tool a cut glove must be worn per safety requirements. Other required PPE is task specific.  GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.
 

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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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)