Extrusion Operator

Amcor Flexibles, LLC
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k), retirement plan, employee discount
United States, Illinois, Mundelein
May 27, 2025
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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube Job Description 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 organization 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 organization 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 organization that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com. Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a division of Amcor, operates across 35 plants and employs 9,000 colleagues within North America with headquarters in Chicago, IL and Oshkosh, WI. AFNA makes flexible packaging solutions for food and beverage, healthcare, and home and personal care applications. Job Description Come grow with us at Amcor Mundelein! Start your career with a global leader in flexible packaging! Enjoy a safe, clean and temperature controlled working environment on a variety of 8 or 12 hour shifts - no rotating shifts. Benefits start day ONE, up to 8% 401k match, and eligible for quarterly bonus'. Join us today! BENEFITS: Advancement opportunities Competitive pay 401k with up to 8% company match $1:$1 Benefits Start Day 1 Quarterly eligibility for Bonuses Paid holidays and vacation Gym membership & tuition reimbursement SHIFT SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: 2-2-3, 12 hour schedule on days (6:00AM-6:00PM) or nights (6:00PM-6:00AM). Must be available to work weekends and Holidays. JOB OVERVIEW: In this extrusion operator role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion machines to produce quality products for our customers. WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS AN EXTRUSION OPERATOR: Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations Work from assigned schedule, work orders, perform and make decisions as the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures Obtain work instruction and follow prescribed procedures to set or monitor a limited number of barrel augur, extruder, and related forming/winding controls, such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat Move, position nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices as required for proper operation. Arrange scrap recovery rolls or cart in proper feed manner Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and rewind operations Remove completed work; make simple tolerance and/or measurement checks required Occasionally perform or assist fairly complicated setup, other machine or related equipment repair, or maintenance duties as instructed Detect and report defective, contaminated material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to proper supervision Set up extrusion lines, extrusion/die head changes, monitoring all line controls & making proper adjustments, and checking dimensions/quality of product Examine products for fine defects and perform quality testing while maintaining production records Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment. Ensure work is completion to standard Keep area clean and equipment in good working order QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturing experience or previous machine operating is required Technical knowledge of extrusion preferred, not required Solid verbal and written communication skills Mechanical aptitude Ability to read a ruler Basic computer skills Demonstrates organizational skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physically able to lift up to 40lbs Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days/week Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards Able to read/see up to 1/16 of an inch 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 Flexibles North America 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. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $22.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Overtime Rotating weekends Work Location: In person OurExpectations 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. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Benefits When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: Medical, dental and vision plans Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval) Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)