Job Description

I.         

Purpose:

The packer position is responsible for the packing and wrapping of finished products, in accordance with client packing specifications. The packer is also responsible for the movement of materials within the department and for storing or staging materials in designated areas.

II.

Duties

• Follows safe operating procedures and complies with all EHS and GPM guidelines to ensure that only the highest safety standard is maintained.
• Performs tasks within acceptable limits for quality, quantity, sanitation, and timeliness of completion, paying particular attention to prevent and eliminate costly errors.
• Meets Company’s attendance requirements, including timely reporting of absence and working overtime, as requested.
• Checks and inspects materials received from prior operations to verify accuracy and conformance to specifications on Work order form.
• Understands and follows basic packing instructions including: box pack, bulk pack, poly wrap
• Creates packing documents in accordance to client requirements.
• Operates a forklift to move finished materials throughout the department area.
• Complies with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area, in accordance to 5S Standards, by cleaning spills and disposing of trash on a timely basis.
• Participates in on-the-job training and instruction to learn other job tasks.
• Complies with Company policies and performing other duties as assigned.

 III.  

Knowledge

1.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to operate basic hand tools.

2.

Sources

• 0 to 1 years experience in a manufacturing setting. 

IV.

Contacts

1.

Internal

• Daily contact with maintenance workers, shift supervisor, production employees and production planners.

 2.

External

• Limit exposure to external contacts. 

V.

Responsibility

The packer position is responsible for the packing and wrapping of finished products, in accordance with client packing specifications.

VI.

Physical Requirements

The position requires an employee to stand and walk for an extended period of time.  Exposure to moderate noise levels and potential hazardous materials.  Must be able to lift a maximum of 55 lbs and must adhere to PPE and GMP requirements.  Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case by case basis.

When form complete, e-mail to supervisor for approval. Supervisor e-mails to June Haig, Nancy Koepke, or Melanie Higgins.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This job profile added for Amcor managers w/ direct reports in Workday U.S., 08-30-2019

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 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

• 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)