Extrusion Operator

Come grow with us at Amcor Mundelein! Start your career with a global leader in flexible packaging! Enjoy a safe, clean and temperature controlled working environment on a variety of 8 or 12 hour shifts - no rotating shifts. Benefits start day ONE, up to 8% 401k match, and eligible for quarterly bonus. Join us today! Shift Schedules Available 2-2-3, 12‑hour schedule on days (6:00 AM‑6:00 PM) or nights (6:00 PM‑6:00 AM). Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Job Overview In this extrusion operator role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion machines to produce quality products for our customers. Responsibilities Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations. Work from assigned schedule, work orders, perform and make decisions as the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures. Obtain work instruction and follow prescribed procedures to set or monitor a limited number of barrel augur, extruder, and related forming/winding controls, such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat. Move, position nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices as required for proper operation. Arrange scrap recovery rolls or cart in proper feed manner. Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and rewind operations. Remove completed work; make simple tolerance and/or measurement checks required. Occasionally perform or assist fairly complicated setup, other machine or related equipment repair, or maintenance duties as instructed. Detect and report defective, contaminated material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to proper supervision. Set up extrusion lines, extrusion/die head changes, monitoring all line controls & making proper adjustments, and checking dimensions/quality of product. Examine products for fine defects and perform quality testing while maintaining production records. Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment. Ensure work is completion to standard. Keep area clean and equipment in good working order. Qualifications / Requirements Manufacturing experience or previous machine operating experience is required. Technical knowledge of extrusion preferred, not required. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to read a ruler. Basic computer skills. Demonstrates organizational skills. Physical Demands Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days per 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 1/16 of an inch. Benefits Advancement opportunities. Competitive pay. 401k with up to 8% company match $1:1. Benefits start day 1. Quarterly eligibility for bonuses. Paid holidays and vacation. Gym membership & tuition reimbursement. Medical, dental and vision plans. Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees. Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year, 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). 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. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. EEO & Disability Accommodation 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr