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Set-Up Machine Operator

at Amcor Flexibles Inc in Mundelein, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description
Come grow with us at Amcor Mundelein! Start your career with a global leader in flexible packaging! Enjoy a safe, clean and temperature controlled working environment on a variety of 8 or 12 hour shifts - no rotating shifts. Benefits start day ONE, up to 8% 401k match, and eligible for quarterly bonus'. Join us today!

BENEFITS:
Advancement opportunities
Competitive pay
401k with up to 8% company match $1:$1
Benefits Start Day 1
Quarterly eligibility for Bonuses
Paid holidays and vacation
Gym membership & tuition reimbursement

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $20; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience between $20 and $25.

SHIFT SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:
Flexible shift schedules include 12 hour and 8 hour shifts!
2-2-3, 12 hour schedule on days (6:00AM-6:00PM) or nights (6:00PM-6:00AM). Must be available to work weekends and Holidays.
8 hour shifts include 2nd shift (2:00PM-10:00PM) and 3rd shift (10:00PM-6:00AM).

JOB OVERVIEW The Set-Up Operator is responsible for set-up, start-up and operating of converting machines.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS A SET-UP OPERATOR:
Set-up and operate machine to meet product requirements
Troubleshoot equipment and product issues
Perform and document quality checks and testing
Keep area clean and equipment in good working order
Conduct trial runs, monitor machine workflow and pack finished goods for shipping
Be proactive with repairs to minor mechanical machine issues
Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment
Assist with all Inspector Operator functions including product inspection, packaging of product, area clean up, quality testing requirements, operating machine through break times, and short restroom breaks, etc. (Should be capable of backing up all operator responsibilities)
Communicate within the group to insure Maintenance and Operators are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift and possible fixes.
Must be able to anticipate things that will come up after shift change and communicate all shift activities verbally and through documenting in shift logs

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in manufacturing and machine operation preferred but not required
Technical and mechanical knowledge of bag/pouch machines, preferred but not required
Pouch/Bag making and film handling fundamentals, preferred but not required
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Mechanical aptitude
Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential
Demonstrates organizational skills
Knowledge of one or more, Extrusion, Printing, Slitting, Lamination or Converting Processes
Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product
Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs
Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days/week
Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs
Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards
Able to read/see up to 1/32 of an inch

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

Amcor Flexibles - United States 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 links "EEO is the Law" Poster and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 847-362-9000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

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Job Posting: 13650592

Posted On: Aug 13, 2026

Updated On: Aug 13, 2026

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