Job Description

JOB TITLE: Packer

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORT TO: Production Supervisor

DATE: 1/1/2024

SUMMARY: Responsible for operation of machinery to pack and/or palletize product. Must acquire understanding of packing requirements and operations of machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, forklifts, and overall flow of product.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of Amcor employees as stated in the Corporate and Local Handbook.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of Amcor to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Amcor.
• Meet daily production goals and departmental objectives as directed.
• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work, return all tools to proper storage area at the end of the shift and report any malfunctioning equipment. This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals. Reports daily on Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Direct all non-conforming parts to the appropriate reprocess area.
• Maintains standard production objectives through proper machine operation and accurately records production. Communicates production information at shift change.
• Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA system and/or phone, business use only.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packages finished product according to customer pack specifications.
• Inspects product for quality defects.
• Documents per the product requirements.
• Operate, load and complete minor adjustments to box loader, inserter machine and strapper.

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

Knowledge/Skills/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Ability to read, write and understand English.

INTERNAL APPLICANT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Co-workers may apply for any posted position as long as they meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must meet minimum requirements or qualifications as stated in the job posting.
• Must have less than 7 points for full-time/3.5 points for part-time
• Must be in good standing – no current Final Warnings
• Must be in current position for 12 months (New hire would be considered if no qualified co-workers have applied)
• Any exceptions to these eligibility requirements must be reviewed and approved by the HRM, Hiring Manager and Plant Manager

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZATION:

You have the right to hold for inspection; any product you feel does not meet customer/company specifications.

• Those employees with authorized training, have the ability to shut down/stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any employee’s health and safety.
• Has authority to stop machines/production to communicate safety, quality, machine problems, and breakdowns to Production Lead, Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
• Contact any member of Management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working condition or job environment.
• Authority to stop any observed unsafe practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places. This position requires the use of eye protection, head protection, hearing protection, cut resistant gloves and high visibility clothing. Other required PPE is task specific. GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of twelve (12) hours a day, the ability to lift up to 5 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis, and the ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis.

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

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

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

• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)