Machine Operator
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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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Job Description
Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential
As a Press, Lamination, or Pouching Operator, you’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous growth. Whether you're operating our advanced Rotogravure 10-color press, managing high-performance laminators, or running precision pouching equipment, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality packaging solutions to our customers.
Schedule:
Shift: 12-hour shifts (6 AM – 6 PM or 6 PM – 6 AM) on a 4-3 rotation
Fixed Days:
Option 1: Sunday–Tuesday and every other Saturday
Option 2: Wednesday–Friday and every other Saturday
Note: Employees are assigned to one of the two fixed schedules and do not rotate between them.
Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized
We reward great work with:
Pay: $22.40 - $25/hour + $1.50/night shift premium
401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Job Description: Possibility Unpacked
What you’ll do:
Press Operator
Set up and run a Rotogravure 10-color press
Monitor ink levels, viscosity, coatings, and substrate alignment
Adjust color, register, and repeat lengths to meet specs
Troubleshoot printing and web handling issues
Inspect product quality and ensure documentation is complete
Load/unload cylinders and assist with training
Lamination Operator
Set up and operate adhesive laminators
Prepare materials and load/unload cylinders and rolls
Monitor product quality and follow safety procedures
Operate parts washing equipment
Pouching Operator
Set up and run pouch machines to meet production standards
Perform quality checks and document results
Troubleshoot equipment and support Inspector/Packer functions
Train and guide team members
Maintain clean work areas and assist with machine maintenance
Record production data in SAP
What we want from you: Lead the Pack
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experience in printing, web handling, and/or manufacturing
Accurate measurement skills; knowledge of metric conversation
Basic mechanical ability
Solid communication and teamwork skills
Willing and able to operate fork lifts and hand jacks as needed
Ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts
Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Perform tasks in a fast-paced production environment
Why Amcor?
Be part of a global leader while working in a supportive, team-driven environment. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.
👉 Apply today and put possibility in your hands with Amcor.
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
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.
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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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
