Injection Machine Operator - Days

Injection Mold Machine OperatorInjection Mold Machine Operator employees are responsible for the packaging and movement of finished product, computer-based data entry, ticket generation and proper product staging. Also responsible for all aspects of safe machine operation in the area of assigned responsibility. This requires the ability to understand and follow basic good manufacturing practices and guidelines, the ability to recognize, correct, and prevent quality problems, and the ability to troubleshoot all aspects of the Injection Molding process.Responsibilities include:Ensuring that all finished product from machines is packaged for shipment according to the customer's specifications and internal requirements including good internal good manufacturing practices/guidelines.Demonstrating ability to start all types of injection presses from a "cold" start state.Understanding and achieving established production standards by setting machine conditions to obtain optimum cycle without sacrificing quality.Demonstrating organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and maintaining good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.Taking corrective action and notifying Lead, Quality and Shift Technician when a quality problem is detected.Demonstrating an understanding of dryer, chiller, mold components and processes.Assisting with all mold changes and set-ups. Minor maintenance activities are required.Following all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor "No Injuries Safety Contract" and as trained.Providing proper support to Blow Mold Machine Operators and all other team members to ensure a positive team environment.Performing other related duties as directed by the Lead/Supervisor.Ensuring product safety regarding cleanliness and notifying any observations that may create a product safety risk to our customers.Immediately reporting any unsafe acts, conditions or accidents in their departments.Taking reasonable care for self and others to prevent injury.Physical Requirements include:Normal visionDistant visionNear visionHearing/listeningSittingTalking/SpeakingHand/Finger dexterityWalkingStandingStoopingPushing/PullingBendingKneelingClimbingLifting (amount 50+ pounds)Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)Driving-ForkliftLifting (amount <50 pounds)Carrying (amount <50 pounds)This is a heavy-physical demand jobLift/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)Maximum frequent lifting weight of 75 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead.Rare frequency of lifting up to 100 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead.Maximum frequent carrying weight of 75 pounds for 10 feet.Employees are required to stand/walk for up to 11 hours per shift on a concrete floor.Employees must be able to work 120 hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays.Employees are required to bend; turn/twist; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.About You:Education: High School Diploma or GEDPrevious Blow Mold or Injection Mold training/experience preferred, or experience in manufacturing processes with demonstration of mechanical aptitude.High attention to detail and product/process quality.Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values. This includes entering information into an on-line database accurately.Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions/judgment calls based on the situation at hand.Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment and assemble packaging for shipment.Ability to manage time independently and complete tasks in a fast-paced production environment.Must be willing to work any shift and overtime as required.What We Offer You:Opportunity for career advancement with a global companyCompetitive medical and dental benefits401k with company matchGainsharing programPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysCompany paid life insuranceAnd more!Our Expectations:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and productsAccelerate 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.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 View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)