Press Operator - OIT

Press Operator – OIT at Amcor

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 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.

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.

Title: Press Operator

Reports to: Production Manager

Summary: Operates Gravure Printing Press to produce “Best In Class” packaging for domestic and international use.

• Operate press, troubleshoot and monitor press operation.
• Perform make‑ready tasks including mixing inks and solvents, replenishing supplies and adjusting press settings to produce high‑quality product.
• Check viscosity, refill solvent and ink containers, fill auto‑viscosity containers and ensure correct ink viscosity.
• Clear jams, maintain speed and quality while processing product.
• Unload and load printing carriages and rotary tools.
• Inspect finished cartons for color, register, cutting, creasing and defect‑free quality.
• Ensure all checklists are completed and job accuracy is maintained.
• Adhere to EHS and Clean policies, maintain safe and clean work environment, use appropriate PPE and tackle hazardous material handling.
• Communicate accurately with team members, accept feedback and promote respectful collaboration.
• Lead and motivate crew to improve quantity and quality, provide training and conduct team meetings as needed.
• Perform any additional work requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads or Management.

• High School diploma (or GED) and minimum of 3 years press operation experience with Gravure printing and troubleshooting.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and mathematical skills to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Requires prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, frequent lifting in excess of 60 lbs, manual dexterity, close and distance vision, color vision, and ability to rotate shifts. Must be available to work >8 hours per day and/or >40 hours per week when required.

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.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees
• Company‑paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year
• 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)

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win.