Set-Up Machine Operator

Job DescriptionCome 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!BenefitsAdvancement opportunitiesCompetitive pay401k with up to 8% company match $1:$1Benefits Start Day 1Quarterly eligibility for BonusesPaid holidays and vacationGym membership & tuition reimbursementThe starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $20; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience between $20 and $25.Shift Schedules AvailableFlexible shift schedules include 12 hour and 8 hour shifts!2-2-3, 12 hour schedule on days (6:00AM-6:00PM) or nights (6:00PM-6:00AM). Must be available to work weekends and Holidays.8 hour shifts include 2nd shift (2:00PM-10:00PM) and 3rd shift (10:00PM-6:00AM).JOB OVERVIEW The Set-Up Operator is responsible for set-up, start-up and operating of converting machines.What You Get To Do As a Set-up OperatorSet-up and operate machine to meet product requirementsTroubleshoot equipment and product issuesPerform and document quality checks and testingKeep area clean and equipment in good working orderConduct trial runs, monitor machine workflow and pack finished goods for shippingBe proactive with repairs to minor mechanical machine issuesAssist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipmentAssist with all Inspector Operator functions including product inspection, packaging of product, area clean up, quality testing requirements, operating machine through break times, and short restroom breaks, etc. (Should be capable of backing up all operator responsibilities)Communicate within the group to insure Maintenance and Operators are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift and possible fixes.Must be able to anticipate things that will come up after shift change and communicate all shift activities verbally and through documenting in shift logsQualifications/RequirementsExperience in manufacturing and machine operation preferred but not requiredTechnical and mechanical knowledge of bag/pouch machines, preferred but not requiredPouch/Bag making and film handling fundamentals, preferred but not requiredSolid verbal and written communication skillsMechanical aptitudeGood troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essentialDemonstrates organizational skillsKnowledge of one or more, Extrusion, Printing, Slitting, Lamination or Converting ProcessesRead dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished productBasic computer skillsPhysical RequirementsPhysically able to lift up to 50 lbsStanding up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days/weekOccasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbsAlert state of mind to avoid safety hazardsAble to read/see up to 1/32 of an inchOur ExpectationsWe 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 WhenOur 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.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen 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)