ID: REQ_90757

Extrusion Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

Administration
Part time
Americas - North America - United States - Joplin - AF Joplin MO

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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.


To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

Job Description

The Extrusion Operations Intern supports safety and process improvement initiatives within the Extrusion Department. This role focuses on analyzing production activity through video review, supporting risk assessment processes, and developing standardized work instructions to enhance safety, efficiency, and consistency on the production floor.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

  • Review surveillance footage of extrusion equipment to identify and capture interactions between operators, production lines, and materials
  • Edit and organize video clips into structured libraries categorized by specific tasks and activities
  • Collaborate with trainers and Shift Team Leaders (STLs) to review footage and accurately document task-based activities
  • Translate observations from video analysis into structured inputs for risk assessment documentation
  • Submit compiled findings to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Extrusion leadership team
  • Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and cross-functional teams supporting risk assessment processes
  • Utilize completed risk assessments and recorded footage to develop clear, standardized work instructions
  • Collaborate with trainers to validate and refine work instructions for accuracy, usability, and safety compliance
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, operator training, and standard work development

KEY SKILLS WE HELP DEVELOP

  • Safety and risk assessment fundamentals
  • Process documentation and standard work creation
  • Cross-functional collaboration with operations and EHS team
  • Analytical thinking and process observation
  • Manufacturing operations insight

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
  • Strong attention to detail and observational skills
  • Ability to analyze processes and document findings clearly
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, video tools, or similar)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE LIKE TO SEE

  • Interest in manufacturing, safety, or process improvement
  • Familiarity with video editing or documentation tools
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing, standard work, or risk assessment concepts
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

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 8 days per year and may vary by location

  • Wellbeing program & 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 annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)