Machine Operator II Blow Mold

Amcor

Kenosha, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Concrete, Conservation, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ergonomics, Facebook, First Aid, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, LinkedIn, Machining Operations, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Molding Processes, Nutrition, Pathogens, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Product Safety, Production Control, Production Schedule, Production Volume, Quality Control, SAP, Safety Equipment, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Startup, System Start-Up, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Testing, Vision Plan, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Kenosha, WI
POSTED
Today
Job Description


Job Summary:



Blow Mold Operator coworkers efficiently, effectively and safely operate the blow mold machines and other support equipment. Operators ensure high quality finished products are being produced and meeting production volumes for our customers, while working in a fast-paced and quick changing environment.






Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Follows production schedules and communicates any changes to team members when necessary.

+ Start-up and shut down of blow mold machine and supporting equipment.

+ Operates, enters and maintains production process on blow mold machines and supporting equipment while starting-up and during production.

+ Visually identifies bottle quality defects and corrects production processes as needed to ensure quality specifications are met.

+ Possesses troubleshooting ability.

+ Monitors production flow and preform level in hoppers, loads and dumps performs as needed to keep production running

+ Performs quality control testing using appropriate measuring devices.

+ Communicates machinery/equipment issues to Maintenance Technician and the team without delay.

+ Assists Maintenance with machine/equipment repairs, mold changeovers, and preventive maintenance work.

+ Cleans and/or sanitizes blow molder during changeovers – inside, outside and under.

+ Follows end-of-run procedures - completes profile sheet, empty/clean hoppers, and removal of all previous run performs and bottles from blow molders through s-elevators.

+ Follows and maintains company GMP / HACCP / Product Safety standards and completes housekeeping requirements in work areas.

+ Completes required documentation accurately and timely.

+ Securely uses company computer system for preform consumption, quality test entries and scrap processing.

+ Covers vacations and other absences according to Kenosha local attendance policy.

+ Operates forklift safely and efficiently.

+ Accepts and performs other duties/changes to position as plant and production needs require.

+ Safety conscious and adheres to all safety rules and aspects of machine operation - including PPE, lock out/tag out, machine guarding, uses safety equipment as required to perform job duties, and more.






Safety Responsibilities:



+ Carry out responsibilities in a safe manner that will not create a hazard to my health and safety, or the health and safety of my fellow coworkers.

+ Assist management to help create a safe working environment by communicating any safety concerns and making suggestions for proactive safety improvements.

+ Report all accidents, incidents, near misses and/or injuries immediately to my Team Lead or Management.

+ Follow company medical and first aid procedures.

+ Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

+ Follow all Amcor Kenosha’s safety policies and procedures.

+ Set a good example for other employees to follow.

+ Assist management in challenging and improving the health and safety program in a forward direction ensuring safety continues to improve and be at the forefront of my actions while at work.

+ All employees of Amcor Kenosha have the right to refuse “Unsafe Work”.






Job Specifications and Requirements:



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.






Job Specifications and Requirements:



+ High school diploma or equivalent, some college, technical or vocational education preferred.

+ Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred.

+ Good written and verbal communications skills are required.









+ Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

+ Recognizes and understands number and values, including data entry into database.

+ Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

+ Demonstrates schedule flexibility for coverage for vacations and other absences.

+ Must have good computer skills and ability to learn Amcor systems – SAP experience is helpful.

+ Good attention to detail including ability to feel and visually recognize product and quality defects.

+ Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, high quality manufacturing environment.

+ Ability to interpret and carry out both simple and complex instructions.

+ Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on the situation at hand.






Physical Requirements:



☒Normal Vision



☐Distant Vision



☐Near Vision



☒Hear / Listen



☒Squat



☒Talk / Speak



☒Reach up and out



☒Grasp



☒Pinch



☒Hand/Finger Dexterity



☒Walk



☒Stand



☒Stoop



☒Push / Pull



☒Bend



☒Kneel



☒Climb



☒Twist



☒Carry (amount 50+ lbs.)



☒Lift (amount 50+ lbs.)



☒Lift (amount < 50 lbs.)



☒Carry (amount < 50 lbs.)



☐Drive – Auto/truck/van



☒Drive- Forklift









Other Physical Requirements:



+ Able to stand and walk up to 12-hours on concrete or other hard surfaces.

+ Occasionally required to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.

+ Must be able to lift, bend and twist repetitively during shift.

+ Must be able to bend under 4-foot bottle conveyor.

+ Frequent and effective dexterity in fingers and hands to operate hand tools.

+ Proficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and controls.






Environmental Factors:





+ Continuous noise ranges from 80 to100dB

+ Occasional exposure to chemicals











Required Safety Equipment





+ Hearing protection

+ Eye protection

+ Head protection

+ Hand protection





+ Slip resistant, steel toed safety shoes with impact and electric hazard protection








Level of Authority:



Coworkers have the right to hold for inspection, any product that they feel does not meet customer, company or product safety specifications.



+ Those coworkers with authorized training can shut down/stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any coworker’s health and safety.

+ Stop production for unacceptable quality or product safety concern.

+ Quarantine out-of-specification products, materials or supplies.

+ Contact any member of Management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working conditions or job environment.






Additional Training Requirements:





+ New Hire Training (new hire orientation)

+ Monthly Training (plant training matrix)

+ HACCP, GMP, and Product Safety & Security

+ HFI / Scrap / Rework procedures

+ Quality Testing / Visual Inspections

+ Forklift Certification

+ Lock Out / Tag Out

+ Bloodborne Pathogens

+ PPE and Hearing Conservation

+ Hazardous Communication / Chemical Safety

+ Emergency Evacuation

+ Ladder Safety / Fall protection

+ Safe Lifting / Ergonomics








These requirements and training are not limited to the above and could be one or more depending on job assignment. Requirements may include all other duties as assigned by management.









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 OpportunityEmployer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/SexualOrientation/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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We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.






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)



About Amcor



Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC 



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