Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Jackson, TN (NOW HIRING)

The Process Technician is responsible for equipment set-up, making adjustments to control the rate and quality of production, troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues/problems.

Essential Jobs and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Report to front line leadership
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals
• Ensure that production jobs are running to appropriate cycle specifications for maximum yields.
• Analyze molding defects to determine the root cause and initiates material, machine, process, or tooling remedies
• Recommends tooling and/or machine improvements for mold repairs, processes, yields, scrap, waste, etc
• Responds to alarms and takes corrective action involving quality issues, processing, and/or minor machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment repairs.
• Effectively communicate with the shift personnel in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity
• Responsible for assisting in the improvement of all production cells set-ups, including process, cycles, scrap reduction or any areas that lead to improved efficiencies.
• Communicates with other process technicians, shift supervisors and all technical employees on technical issues.
• Provide technical assistance in maintaining expected levels of productivity in order to fulfill scheduling and quality requirements.
• Maintains detailed information within the current reporting formats, on statistics, processes and procedures.
• Assists other technical personnel in the trouble-shooting process for cost effective solutions.
• Checks tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment to identify issues and provides work orders to appropriate support departments.
• Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA, MSDS, Lock/Out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards.
• Trains and mentors other process technicians in on-the-job mold and process routines.
• Updates and maintains any and all documentation or procedure when changes occur.
• Keeps current on new technology and developments in regards to areas of responsibility, as time allows.
• Actively participate in production floor improvements.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed or assigned
• Maintain lot control traceability
• Control of non-conforming product
• Manage scrap identification & flow within production
• Work and perform to ISO Standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions.
• Uphold Quality Standards and follow the Absolutes.
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Capable of operating a forklift in a safe and cautious manner, certified.
• Some computer experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to problem solve, interpret instructions in numerous formats.
• Basic math skills with the ability to use rulers, micrometers, calipers & other measuring devices.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs. periodically.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime.
• Working knowledge of molding theory preferred Ability to interpret traveler/work orders.

Additional Information

• 6:30pm - 7:00am; 12 hour shift (2 Days On, 2 Days Off, 3 Days On, 2 Days Off, 2 Days On, 3 Days Off)
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Additional $1.50/hr differential for night shift.

Contribution to Safety, Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up.
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team's work.
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

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

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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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.

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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)