We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Title:               Press Operator

Reports to:     Production Manager

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OVERVIEW:

PRESS OPERATIONS:

Operates Press to develop end-result printed material in accordance with customer specifications:

Operate press, troubleshoot and monitor press operation. Prepares press by performing a variety of tasks to produce a consistent, high quality product by matching inks, resolving defects and adjustments to exceed customer expectation. By performing a variety of make ready task and press operations from mixing inks and solvents, replenishing supplies, resolving printing defects and  adjustments to press to produce high quality product. Oversee roll stand service. Check posted viscosity time to maintain correct viscosity of inks. Check and keep solvent and ink containers filled. Fill auto viscosity containers, solvent tanks and cans as needed. Make adjustments, clear jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality. Ensure efficient and rapid make ready, with unloading and loading of printing carriages and rotary tools.

QUALITY:

Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy. Makes sure jobs are complete and error free.

Inspect cartons for proper color, register, cutting, creasing and defect free. Ensures finished product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Ensure all checklists are completed.

EHS AND CLEAN:    

Ensures complete adherence and compliance to the EHS and Clean policies.  Assists team members in maintaining clean and safe environment.

Maintains and follows all company policies and procedures for safety, personal protection and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines. Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE. Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste. Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policy. Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc. On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition. Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc. Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order coaching Press Crew in safe work practices and compliance on press.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Interacts with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.

Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

LEADERSHIP:

Create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.

Develop the team and encourage each member to do what needs to be done, correctly and efficiently. Get it right the first time. Communicates regularly with team toward goals and required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when goals or results are not met. Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required. Consistently uses appropriate established channels of communication. Conduct team meetings when necessary.

Must be able to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, or Management.

Requirements:

High School diploma (or GED), and a minimum of 3 years of press operation with specific Gravure printing and troubleshooting. Must have proven interpersonal and communication skills. Must possess basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Physical Demands:

This position requires prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking. Frequent lifting in excess of 60 lbs is required. Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required. Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as good eye-hand coordination. Must be able to rotate shifts. Must be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs. Must be able to work in repetitive functions as well as other duties as required.

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 links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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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