Extrusion 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 ever‑changing 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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• Operators will lead in all aspects of operation of extrusion lines (Blown Film or Coater lines) including changeovers, machine start‑up, running and shutdown.
• Support operations in becoming World Class in all aspects of the business, beginning with Safety.
• Run all jobs in accordance with customer specification, manufacturing specification, and standard operating procedures.
• Organize, record, and ensure proper storage of resin.
• Adjust machine specifications, pressures, and equipment for each job.
• Ensure all appropriate paperwork is filled out accurately and completely.
• Work with and direct the extrusion assistant and other teammates to minimize job change‑over and downtime.
• Train and direct the extrusion assistant to become efficient at all the required assistant duties defined in each level of the assistant training matrix on time.
• While also knowing and understanding the role in product safety.
• Comply with all 5S and WCM initiatives (Cross Training, moving to the work).
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

• Ability to lift up to 50‑60 lbs.
• Willing and able to stand and walk for an 8‑12 hour shift.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Frequent use of wrist and hands.
• Frequent stepping up and down from platforms.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Passion for Safety and following Safety Procedures.
• Passion for Quality and meeting Customer Specifications.
• Must have a positive attitude that promotes the Amcor High Performance Culture.
• Fully aligned with the Amcor Core Values – Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and Out Performance.
• Initiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or required by the situation.
• A team player with good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment.

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.

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