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Reclaim Operator - Day Shifts

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Amcor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Reclaim Operator - Day Shifts 7 am to 7 pm

Reclaim Operator - Day Shifts 7 am to 7 pm

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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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Job Description Job Purpose

A Reclaim Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of reclaim machinery to produce quality regrind for Plant consumption purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with company guidelines including wearing mandatory PPE in production areas.
  • Remove finished product from area and place it on scales to verify weight. Band cartons/product to skid for shipment.
  • Places identification labels on product or skids and keep records or generates tally sheets as required and comply with established re-grind plans and procedures.
  • Responsible for personal and overall safety, quality of re-grind and housekeeping in the re-grain area.
  • Organize and load bags/rolls into the regrind operation.
  • Breaks down or disposes of boxes, cores, Gaylord, and pallets.
  • Performs quality checks on regrind.
  • Stores semi-finished product appropriately.
  • Keeps area organized, and clean of debris for safety reasons.
  • Cutting scrap material off cores.
  • Weighs resin boxes produced during the shift and properly reports production.
  • May be used for training new people.
  • Responsible for adhering to Environmental Health & Safety programs to provide a safe and clean reclaim area.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications Include Education & Experience
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Communication and Leadership
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to train and coach production staff on quality practices and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to elevate issues and collaborate across departments.
Language & Communication
  • Must be fluent in English with strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual ability is a plus.
Cognitive & Problem‑Solving Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables.
Work Schedule & Flexibility
  • Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and 12‑hour shifts (day or night) as needed.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
  • Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.
  • Manual dexterity involving wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height.
  • Ability to work in warm, humid,…
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