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. - E-Verify - We
participate in E-Verify. For more information, please see the E-Verify
Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster at the hiring location. -
Pay Transparency Policy - Amcor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of
their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a
formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by
the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to
furnish information. - 1. Job Overview - The Lab Technician supports the
operation of the Quality/Lab Department They will also learn the
operation of all Lab Equipment and learn and apply all safety, quality
and production procedures. They will work with co-workers in and out of
their department to improve safety, quality and production at the
facility. - 2. Job Dimensions - Support Operations in the Quality
Department - Part of the AF-Shelbyville Operations Team - No direct
reports - 3. Principal Accountabilities - To be aware of, adhere to and
help to improve all safety standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville -
To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all quality standards and
procedures at AF-Shelbyville - To be aware of, adhere to and help to
improve all production standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville -
Possess good verbal and written communication skills - Learn and apply
understanding of current operating standards and practices. Willingly
learns and applies new standards and practices - Willing to learn and
apply new skills - Able to understand and make accurate measurements.
Has basic, high school-level math skills. Able to read, comprehend and
follow verbal or written instructions in English - Has basic computer
skills - Understands and completes all paperwork related Quality
operations - Will train and learn safe, efficient operation of all lab
equipment and safety, quality and operation processes - Will learn and
apply knowledge of Quality standards and procedures. - Will learn and
apply knowledge of Work Order specifications - Completes tasks and helps
produce quality product in a timely manner - Participates in Continuous
Improvement initiatives - Works with co-workers and management in a
positive and constructive manner - 4. Major challenges & complexities -
Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product
- Working with co-workers in their own and other departments to make our
company successful - 5. Relationships - Internal - External - SHV
Quality Team - AFA Management Team - Site Co-workers - Other Amcor
Facilities - Customers - 6. Qualifications/Requirements - 6.1 Formal
Qualifications and Experience - Knowledge and Experience - At least 1-3
years experience in a quality assurance lab preferred. - Possess a basic
understanding of scientific methods, lab testing equipment, quality
assurance concepts, statistical process control and charting, equipment
validation, lab procedures, and chemistry or science. - Possess math
skills, communication skills, and familiarity with computer concepts, MS
Word, Excel and Power Point. - Any other equivalent combination of
training and experience. Education and Certifications - High School
Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or bachelors degree with
training engineering or the sciences preferred. This position leads to
assignments in Quality Engineering and beyond. - ASQ CQT certified or
ability to become ASQ certified. - 6.2
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours - Job Specific skills and
abilities - Conducts audits of the operation, issues corrective action
requests, follow up for completion and effectiveness of the actions
taken and issue reports. - Plans daily activities to coincide with
production needs. Receives product samples from Departments. Checks job
specification sheet and performs quality tests as specified. Refers to
quality assurance procedures as needed. Confers with superiors and shift
supervisors to determine work status, priorities and potential problems.
- Follows established testing procedures to operate a variety of lab
testing devices such as tensile strength tester, gas chromatograph,
coefficient of friction tester, heat sealer, micrometer, ovens, mixer,
titrator, and other similar devices. Sets up and adjusts machine
controls to perform test, records results and compares data to
specification or standard. Notifies shift supervisor of test results.
Applies color-coded inspection tag to roll of product to show inspection
results. Performs one or more tests as required by specification sheet.
May divide test tasks or coordinate tests with another Lab Technician or
Assistant. - May be required to troubleshoot lab equipment. -
Demonstrates attention to details per the requirements of pharmaceutical
customers. - Advises shift supervisor on quality assurance issues and
procedures. May perform product inspection or certain tests on shop
floor, at machine, or in warehouse. May discuss quality problems and
offer suggestions to improve product quality. May perform testing
equipment start up procedures at start of work day or equipment shut
down procedures at end of workday. - Prepares a quality assurance file
on each job by collecting production order, roll label, specification
sheet, sample and related data. Records test results. Generates and
maintains SPC data and records. Operates computer terminal to key enter
data on jobs, specifications and test results. Maintains a file of
production samples. - May check and test in-coming raw material.
Performs routine test to verify material based on established
specifications. Notifies superiors of non-conforming material. - May
train or instruct successor or fellow employee responsible to perform
back-up assignments. Prepares and submits time records according to
prescribed procedure. - May operate office equipment such as fax, copier
and personal computer. Observes Company policies related to dress,
attendance, housekeeping, safety, sanitation, and related practices.
Performs a variety of special projects or related tasks as directed.
Maintains records and files related to departmental work activities. -
Maintains a neat and orderly work area. Observes safety precautions and
wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Follows
procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage and use of chemicals.
- Amcor Ltd - Amcor Limited is a global leader in responsible packaging
solutions, employing more than 29,000 people worldwide, operating in 40+
countries in over 190 sites. Amcor supplies a broad range of plastic
(rigid and flexible), fibre, metal and glass packaging solutions to
enhance the products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides
packaging-related services that help customers succeed through
collaboration and innovation driven by art and science. Amcor is
headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is listed on the Australian
Securities Exchange. For more information visit www.amcor.com. - AFA
Overview - With 16 plants in the Americas and Europe operating in 8
countries, Amcor Flexibles Americas (AFA), a business group of Amcor, is
a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging.
We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality
products for the medical, pharma, personal care, and food markets. Its
award winning approach towards sustainability makes Amcor the preferred
partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions. For
more information visit www.amcor.com.