Process Technician - Nights

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.

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Job Description

JOB TITLE:                 Process Technician

DEPARTMENT:       Molding

LOCATION:              Valdosta, Georgia

FLSA STATUS:   Salary Exempt______   Salary Non-Exempt______ Hourly__X____

REPORTS TO:           Production Manager

PURPOSE:  To assure that all containers and lids are being manufactured and packaged according to Berry Global Quality standards and guidelines in a safe and efficient manner by operating, trouble shooting, documenting and communicating molding conditions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules
• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to affect efficient production levels and document appropriately; respond to QA Techs and understands JDE priorities.
• Start up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands in JDE.
• Process and set up all new molds.
• Maintain cycle times and minimize down time.
• Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.
• Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions
• Maintain foil supply on hot stamp equipment.
• Maintain steady uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to the machines.
• Make resin changes with the correct resin and to the correct machines.
• Inspect scrap and minimize scrap at each machine
• Clean all Molds on all IML machines safely and accurately
• Responsible for changing IML labels, foil, grips and wire on each machine
• Assure all paperwork is completely filled out on a daily basis; i.e. daily process records, machine cleaning, etc.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Responsible for ensuring safety, quality and housekeeping standards are maintained in the production department.
• Documenting any down time on injections sheets, which includes, color changes, etc.
• Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor and the team leaders the supplies needed for each production run, including returning inventory of unused supplies.
• Be knowledgeable of inventory procedures, following product guidelines
• Know and conduct quick start up and shut down emergency procedures.
• Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities;
• Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and
• Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
• Clean under each machine, each shift and properly

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures
• Bend and lift a minimum of 50 pounds safely and repeatedly
• Maintain efficient production levels in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to identify alpha/numeric product codes
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of personnel
• Willing to work in a hands-on environment.
• Must be able to work assigned shift including over time when necessary
• Operate successfully independently and in a team environment

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS - Must exercise some independent judgment and initiative in ensuring proper completion of assigned tasks. Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines.  Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. 

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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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $5,000 to $52,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $5,000 to $100,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Paid time off, starting at 80 hours per year for full-time hourly employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• 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)