Line Operator

Summary The operator is responsible for the direct supervision of the assigned production lines. This position is directly responsible for worker compliance with established safety, quality, quantity and housekeeping. Job Description Job Title: Line Operator Department: Production Reports to: Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive Position: Yes Essential Functions And Responsibilities Responsible for interpretation of and adherence to production work orders Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment Reports any process and equipment problems Assists in training production assistants Organizes work for smooth operations Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety and housekeeping on assigned lines Adherence to company policies and procedures Responsible for assuring order set-ups, product quality checks and equipment set-ups are done in line with specifications Responsible for ensuring scrap goals on assigned lines are met Assist the Maintenance Technicians during breakdowns to minimize downtimes Report malfunctions or unsafe working conditions to the Sr. Operator or Supervisor Understand and actively participate in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists Ability to speak effectively with Managers, co-workers or before groups of co-workers, Supervisors or others within the company Mandatory participation of safety programs and training Attend meetings as scheduled Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others Possess good written and verbal communications skills Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production To ask questions to prevent errors or clarification Can work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment Safety Commitment Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives Qualifications & Requirements Requires overall knowledge and experience of extruders, recycling procedures and profiles of resins and their properties Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shift including holidays and weekends Must be able to bend, twist, and rotate body at all times Essential Physical Requirements Employees in this job is required to exert 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and up to 35 pounds of force frequently (more than 1/3 of the total time); if over 50 lbs, requires a team lift or mechanical aid such as a roll lift or forklift. Must be able to stand for 12 hours Must be able to bend, twist, and rotate body at all times Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 100% of workday Talking to communicate with others Hearing to communicate with others and respond to manufacturing and PIT equipment sounds Using arms to grasp, handle, and type Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product Work Environment Outdoors - 1/3 of the time or less Near moving mechanical parts - Over 2/3 of the time High or precarious places - 1/3 of the time or less Near electrical components - 1/3 of the time or less Near vibrating equipment and tools - 1/3 of the time or less Fumes from equipment or airborne particles - 1/3 of the time or less Toxic or caustic chemicals - 1/3 of the time or less Extreme heat (non-weather) - 1/3 of the time or less Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - 1/3 of the time or less Loud environments (equipment operation) - 1/3 of the time or less Language Skills Must be able to read and write in English Education High School diploma or GED preferred Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position. Our Expectations 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. 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E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Benefits 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr