Production Assistant Jobs in Rochester, WA (NOW HIRING)

Position Responsibilities
Accountable for maintenance, repairs, and reliability of Injection equipment, Blow molding equipment, including ancillary systems. Repairs and/or improvement on the line(s) as well as any mold changes, preventative maintenance, or work orders as assigned. Ensure proper and safe operational conditions of all production and related equipment.

• Recommend, plan, repair, modify, make, install and adjust necessary elements following a problem or project, which may have an effect on productivity.
• Assist in SAP/FMS improvement Work Orders, both generation and completion.
• Communicate with Production Supervisor while working on repairs.
• Assist and train production employees on machine conversions or repairs.
• Ensure cleanliness of all equipment and related areas after repairs.
• Communicate to Maintenance Manager and Lead on the condition of production equipment and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate stock of spare parts, recommend potential Min/Max changes to parts inventory needed in SAP.
• Assist Maintenance Electrician in investigating electrical-related problems.
• Assist maintenance team with repairs, change overs, and training.
• Assists in the development of Maintenance I and Maintenance II employees
• Review all machine safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout) and general safety procedures (Fire/Evacuation, Accident Reporting and all aspects of the Safety Contract).
• Assist in Work Instruction creation for all Production equipment as needed.
• Accountable for Maintenance shift calls for Blow, Injection and Facilities while scheduled on any shift other than E.

Required Skills

• Ability to organize work, effectively and economically, within the plant's schedule(s).
• Good troubleshooting skills mechanically and electrically.
• Forklift Certified. and Elevated Lift Certified
• Arc Flash Training completed
• Must be able to setup and troubleshoot both Blow molding and downstream equipment.
• PLC and high voltage (up to 480) troubleshooting experience
• Ability to check for and adjust machine relative heights (Sidel)
• Mold maintenance and repairs
• Pneumatic system repairs and troubleshooting
• Ability to start/stop Facilities equipment to include water, air, chiller systems..
• Must be willing to work any shift.

Education and/or Experience

SUMMARY

Performs repetitive production and packing operations to mass process products such as plastic bottles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee works from a production schedule located within the work area. Randomly checks product produced every hour, to ensure the customer specifications are met. Monitors flow of product into processing machinery. Tends machines, such as palletizers, case packers, injection machines and box machine to maintain product flow. Works at different work stations as production needs require. Works on lines where tasks vary, as product of various shapes and sizes move along lines. Check finished product for possible defects. Wears all required personal protective equipment. Assures and participates in all plant safety/accident prevention policies. This includes maintaining a safe work environment and follows safe work practices. Maintains housekeeping of work areas. Follow all HACCP, GMP and Product Safety rules and guidelines. Train current and new members of the department to perform job related tasks as needed. Learn new on the job skills as training opportunities become available. Any other tasks that may be assigned. Must attend monthly shift meetings 6am for day shift or 6pm for night shift.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree; or at least one year manufacturing related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have prior maintenance/mechanical experience with either a minimum of 3 years or a certificate in maintenance.

The pay range for the above referenced position is determined by taking into account many factors such as experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, education and other business-related factors. Salary decisions are based on each job. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $34.00-40.00 hourly based on skills, ability and experience.

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

Driving- Forklift

Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

Driving - Automobile/truck/van

Other Physical Requirements: Ability to perform duties for entire shift

Work Environment : Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

About Amcor:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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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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)