Bag Machine Helper

Amcor

  • Hazleton, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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, visit I I I IJob DescriptionI. PurposeBring supplies (rolls of film, cardboard cartons, chipboard, washers etc.) for the Operator to run the bag machine continuously.II. DutiesTask 1: Roll Prep
  • Bring new pallet of rolls from the warehouse to the swivel table or roller tables utilizing a hi-low/Industrial Forklift. Swivel table is 20” high and measures 48”x48.” Pallet holds 2 horizontal rolls. Rolls on the table are 36” to center and 49” to the top of the roll. (Roll weight varies 300-550 pounds.)
  • Pull roll shaft and old core off of the bag machine and place on top of the rolls on the table.
  • Pull roll shaft out of the old core and place the roll shaft inside core of the new roll. Helper will lift and carry the shaft approximately 3-5 feet. (Roll shaft with core weighs approximately 39 pounds.)
  • Tighten up core chucks using an Allen Wrench.
  • Place hoist strap on shaft.
  • Use automatic hoist to load roll onto the bag machine.
  • Swivel table requires 20 pounds of force to push on each side with 2 rolls.
  • Stack cores from the finished rolls in box for recycling
Task 2: Load Machine
  • Wrap nylon sling over each end of the shaft. Then hook sling onto the hoist and push button to lift roll up.
  • Guide the roll to the bag machine while roll is on the hoist. (Hoist may require to be pulled with little- to- no resistance.)
  • Set roll into place on bag machine.
  • Record roll weight from the roll label onto the appropriate paper.
Task 3: Gather Supplies
  • Inspect Bag Machine Operator’s work area to determine what supplies will need to be replenished.
  • Gather box supplies. (Box supplies are up to 87” high and weigh 28-32 pounds. Dimensions: 16”x12.5”x5.”)
  • Use carts to bring supplies as close to the machine as possible. Then carry box of rubber washers to Bag Machine, which weighs 60 lbs.
  • Bring boxes to bag machines using hand-operated carts, a High-lo machine, or pallet-jack. Transportation could be up to 800 feet.
  • Gather chip-board and wickets to bring to the Bag Operator. Transportation could be up to 300 feet, weighing approximately 5 lbs.
  • Unstack pallets with resin cradle on them from the swivel tables and roller tables. (Weighs approximately 15-20 lbs.)
  • Remove excess plastic and place in waste bin.
Task 4: General Housekeeping
  • Keep area clean – sweep up, remove debris.
  • Remove barrels from each machine and take them to the waste dumping station. (Barrels are on a dolly and when the lock mechanism is opened, the barrel is free rolling. Employee walks approximately 50-70 feet to weigh station.)
  • Weigh the barrel on the scale and record the waste on the computer
  • Then place the barrel in the dumping sled and lock into place.
  • Raise barrel and lower barrel to dump the waste using the control buttons to perform this action.
  • Return barrel to bag machine location.
Task 5: Completed Jobs
  • Return completed order forms to the basket located in front of the Converting Dept Office.
III. Knowledge1. Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
  • Good math skills required including fractions and percentages.
  • Must be able to read a ruler and measure.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment.
  • Must be able to read, understand and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures.
  • Good organizational skills
2. SourcesOn the job training will be provided by employer.IV. Contacts1. InternalDaily verbal contact with the Operators, Helpers, Crew Leaders, and Scheduler2. ExternalN/AV. Responsibility
  • Safety is top priority
  • There is direct responsibility for keeping the assets supplied for continuous running.
  • Responsible to keep 4 bag machines or 8 lines supplied, or more when necessary. May assist other helpers.
  • Comply with all AIB, Safety, and Company policies
  • Be willing to work overtime when needed
  • Participate and attend on-site employee meetings
  • Regular attendance is required
Our ExpectationsWe 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 IdentityAmcor 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 . 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-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

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