Job Description

1. Job Overview

Finishing Assistant will be tasked with the safe and efficient packing and labelling of Finished pouches and rolls, supplying all material to keep Finishing equipment operating at AF-Asheville. 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 Finishing Equipment and learn and apply all safety, quality and production procedures. They will perform packing from the slitting machines and aid in testing and paperwork requirements.  They will work with co-workers in and out of their department to improve safety, quality and production at the facility.

2. Job Dimensions

• Support Operations in the Finishing Department 
• Part of the AF Asheville Operations Team
• No direct reports

3. Principal Accountabilities

• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all safety, quality, and production standards and procedures at AF-Asheville
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Learn and apply understanding of current operating standards and practices
• Willing to learn and apply new skills
• Understands and completes all paperwork related to slitting operations
• Labels and palletizes finished rolls to customer requirement
• Will acquire and stock all necessary operating supplies and materials for the Finishing equipment
• Will assist Slitting operator with set ups, paperwork and operation of equipment
• Will train under Slitting operator, Team Lead and Supervisor to learn safe, efficient operation of Finishing equipment and safety, quality and operation processes
• Will learn and apply knowledge of Quality standards and procedures.
• Will learn to identify quality defects
• Will learn and apply knowledge of Work Order specifications
• Completes tasks and helps produce quality product in a timely manner
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Works with co-workers and management in a positive and constructive manner
• Maintain housekeeping standards of work area
• Perform packing and material handling tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Asheville Slitting Team
• Asheville Management Team
• Site Co-workers

• Other Amcor Facilities
• Customers

6. Qualifications/Requirements

6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge and Experience

• 1 year working in a manufacturing environment preferred

Education and Certifications

•  High School Diploma or equivalent

6.2  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours

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 50 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

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.

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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)