Machine Operator 108887

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Amcor Rigid Packaging

Machine Operator

Buffalo, NY 

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 50,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 250 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

Job Summary 

Blowmold Machine Operator employees are responsible for the operation of multiple blow molding machines and vision systems using written work instructions and computer interface. Requires a general understanding of overall manufacturing process and the ability to understand and follow basic good manufacturing practices. Qualified candidates are responsible for starting and maintaining Blowmold Machine Operation with a complete and overall understanding in the assigned area of responsibility. 

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

Responsible for ensuring that all machines within the scope of responsibility are kept running and producing quality bottles while insuring the least amount of down-time possible. This includes communicating problems to on-coming shift personnel. 

Responsible for completing all mold changes and set-ups. Minor maintenance activities are required.

Demonstrate organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and adequately maintain good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.

Makes machine adjustments when necessary and ensures we maintain BIC process set up.

Loads hopper to ensure continuous raw material supply to the blow molder.

Assists with machine preventative maintenance and changeovers.

Checks and monitors quality on all assigned machines by understanding and recognizing all visual quality defects and how to make appropriate adjustments to correct quality defects. 

Maintains all required documentation of quality checks and testing, process checks, downtime, housekeeping and data entry. 

Displays a full understanding and working knowledge of all related software and other equipment required for efficient production of quality product. 

Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor “No Injuries Safety Contract” and as trained. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment. 

Performs other related duties as directed by the Site Manager or Lead.

Product Safety regarding cleanliness and notification of any observations that may create a product safety risk to our customers.

Immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or accidents in their departments.

Take reasonable care for self and others to prevent injury.

Job Specifications and Requirements 

1. Education and Experience: 

High school diploma or equivalent preferred 

Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred

2.Physical Requirements:

This is a medium

 physical demand job

Lift / push / pull up to 1000 pounds 50 feet using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push / pull of approximately 70 pounds). 

Occasional frequency lifting weight of 75 pounds from ground to 4 feet overhead. 

Rare frequency carrying weight of 75 pounds for 5 feet. 

Employees are required to stand / walk for up to 11 hours per shift on a concrete floor. 

Employees must be able to work 12-hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays. 

Employees must be able to work at an elevation of 10 feet or more. 

Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations. 

Employees must be able to reach out a maximum of 60 inches at an elevation of at least 10 feet. 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Company info

Amcor Limited
Website : http://www.amcor.com