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Amcor

Entry Level Manufacturing

Russellville, AR · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Role Overview: Possibility in Your Hands Join Amcor as a Thermoforming Packer and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. In this role,you'llcarefully inspect ...

Amcor plc

Entry Level Manufacturing

Russellville, AR · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Role Overview: Possibility in Your Hands Join Amcor as a Thermoforming Packer and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. In this role, you'll carefully inspect ...

Open Scientific

Manufacturing Operators

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$10/hr

A large pharmaceutical company in Hauppauge is looking for entry level Manufacturing Operators. Some manufacturing/warehouse experience is a huge plus. The ideal candidate is looking for long term ...

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Entry Level Manufacturing

Entry Level Manufacturing

Amcor

Russellville, AR • On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview: Possibility in Your Hands

Join Amcor as a Thermoforming Packer and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. In this role,you'llcarefully inspect, pack, and support thermoforming operations to keep production running smoothly.You'llbe part of a team that values safety, quality, and teamwork while helping deliver packaging solutions that make a difference.

Schedule

Shift: 12-hour 2-2-3days ornight shift (7:50- 7:50)

Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized

We rewardgreat workwith:

  • Pay:$18.00-$23.00/hour + $0.50/night shift premium

  • 401(k):Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%

  • Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage startingday one

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Job Description: Possibility Unpacked

Whatyou'lldo:

  • Follow all safety and 6S guidelines tomaintaina safe work environment.

  • Review packing specifications at the start of each shift or new job.

  • Perform required hourly checks (visual inspections and stack counts).

  • Inspect thermoformed parts for defects and replace non-standard parts.

  • Place parts/sheet material in proper containers for regrind.

  • Maintain cleanliness of thermoforming and packing areas.

  • Assistwith machine changeovers, audits, and quality checks.

  • Perform spec tests and sorting as directed by supervisor or QA.

  • Support team members and completeadditionaltasks as assigned.

  • Follow GMP, GFSI, and Amcor policies and procedures.

What We WantFromYou: Lead the Pack

Preferred qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and self-motivation

  • Basic math and computer skills

  • Ability to work weekends as needed

  • Team-oriented mindset and commitment to safety and quality

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts

  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments

  • Push, pull, bend, twist, andlift upto 50 lbs.

Why Amcor?

Be part of a global leader while working in a supportive, team-driven environment. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.

👉Apply today and put possibility in your hands with Amcor.

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
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

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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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 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

  • 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)

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