Job Description

Job title: Cylinder Handler

BG/BU: Amcor Flexibles Americas

Location: Shelbyville, KY

Job family:   Production

Reports to (Title):   Shift Supervisor

1. Job Overview

Cylinder Handlers will help support the operation of the production floor as required. Their main focuses will be the safety of themselves and their co-workers and helping to produce quality product in a timely manner. They will also learn the operation of press and learn and apply all safety, quality and production procedures. They will work with co-workers in and out of their department to improve safety, quality and production at the facility. This is a self-driven position as you will be working majority of the time by yourself.

2. Job Dimensions

• Support Operations in the Press Department 
• Part of the AF-Shelbyville Operations Team
• No direct reports

3. Principal Accountabilities

• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all safety standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville
• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all quality standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville
• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all production standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Learn and apply understanding of current operating standards and practices. Willingly learns and applies new standards and practices
• Willing to learn and apply new skills
• Able to understand and make accurate measurements. Has a basic, high school-level math skill. Able to read, comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions in English
• Has basic computer skills
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Works with co-workers and management in a positive and constructive manner
• Follows all Company policies and procedures related to safety and maintains only the highest safety standards by wearing proper PPE, etc.
• Meets Company policy attendance requirements including timely reporting of absence and working overtime.
• Complies with all process change control policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping and organization in department to 6S Standards.
• Performs all tasks within acceptable limits of quality, quantity, sanitation and timeliness of completion paying particular attention to prevent and eliminate costly errors.
• Complies with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Maintains complete and accurate document control.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts parts washing and cylinder retrieval as necessary.
• Cross trains in roll grinding and all pre-press departmental areas.
• Fill in as Press Helper/Assistant when needed (cross trained)

4. Major challenges & complexities

• Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product
• Working with co-workers in their own and other departments to make our company successful

5. Relationships

Internal

External

• AF-Press Team
• AFA Management Team
• Site Co-workers

• Other Amcor Facilities
• Customers

6. Qualifications/Requirements

6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge and Experience

• 1-3 years industrial experience in flexible packaging or similar manufacturing environment
• Understands, adheres to and reinforces OHSE policies and directives.
• Possess good hand-eye coordination.
• Possess full color perception, and a basic understanding of laminating equipment and processes.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

Education and Certifications

•  High School Diploma or equivalent

6.2  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

Job Specific skills and abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to flex hours in order to support multi-shift operation
• Ability to stay on task and follow instruction
• Basic measurement, math, communication, reading and writing skills
• Ability to understand and apply all Amcor safety, quality and production standards
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift continuously for up to 12 hours
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 45 lbs without assistance
• Ability and willingness to drive forklift
• Must prioritize safety, above all else

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

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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.

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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)