Slitter Operator - Operative

  • Amcor plc
  • Shelbyville, Kentucky
  • Full Time
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 www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description Job title: Slitter Operator BG/BU: Amcor Flexibles Americas Location: Shelbyville, KY Job family: Production Reports to (Title): Shift Supervisor 1. Job Overview The slitter operator position is responsible for the setting up, slitting, packing and wrapping of finished products, in accordance with client packing specifications. The operator is also responsible for the movement of materials within the department and for storing or staging materials in designated areas. 2. Job Dimensions Follow work schedule Keep team informed of schedule and schedule changes Print all documentation as associated with job. Setting knife shaft for design changes. Testing of dimensional characteristics as defined. Prep and pack all finished goods associated with job. Customer sampling program must be followed as needed. Measurement and confirmation of measurements for dimensional characteristics. Entries into shop floor data system to keep track of time and materials. Stage and stock packing materials. Follow all safety rules 3. Principal Accountabilities Make sure all work order information is accurate before production. Use of PPE and only Amcor provided tools. Participates in scheduled cleaning on machine and in department. Actively involved in Amcor project teams or other improvement events. Attend meetings to further better the Wets department. Responsible for directing assistant's job duties within the shift. Support Team Lead with information to be used for Slitting Communicates with other departments to improve bottlenecks and streaming processes. Makes safety the number one priority. 4. Major challenges & complexities Exposed to regulated hazardous and flammable chemicals. Requires physical strain such as lifting, walking and standing for long periods of times in the production facility. Occasional lifting of cores and shafts. Other physical demands require crouching, reaching and climbing of ladders. Use of new technical equipment for quality checks. 5. Relationships Internal External AFS- Supervisors AFA Management Team Site Co-workers Other Amcor Facilities Customers 6. Qualifications/Requirements 6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience Knowledge and Experience 1 year in Manufacturing and Production. Education and Certifications High School Diploma or equivalent. 6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours Job Specific skills and abilities Organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task Excellent interpersonal and communicating skills. Mechanically Inclined. Strong leadership skills Lift up to and including 45 lbs. Amcor Leadership Framework competencies The 3 Leadership competencies which will apply to all AFEA co-workers: Driving for Results Customer Focus Influencing Others The Leadership competencies which will apply to OHSE: Command Skills Drive for Results Learning on the Fly The 4 Leadership competencies which will apply to all People Manager: Nose for Talent Building Effective Teams Motivating Others Influencing others 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 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 ... 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) About Amcor Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube
Job ID: 482215259
Originally Posted on: 6/21/2025

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