Job Description
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
Position Summary
The Inspector Packer plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction, product quality, and efficient production flow. This position is responsible for inspecting plastic products for defects, packaging finished goods, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting continuous production operations within a clean and safe manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Product Inspection & Quality
· Inspect plastic parts for defects such as contamination, deformities, or inconsistencies.
· Ensure that only high‑quality products are packaged and shipped.
· Monitor quality throughout production runs and communicate issues promptly.
· Accurately complete production forms, labels, part counts, and other required documentation.
Packaging & Production Support
· Package finished products according to customer and company specifications.
· Safely operate basic tools and equipment to prepare boxes and materials for palletizing.
· Maintain continuous production flow by monitoring machine output and packaging parts efficiently.
· Assist Machine Operators and production staff to maintain throughput and reduce downtime.
Safety, Compliance & Cleanliness
· Follow all Amcor safety procedures, including PPE, machine guarding, and hazard reporting.
· Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and food safety standards.
· Keep the work area clean by removing scrap, wiping down equipment, and organizing materials.
· Maintain safe work habits and immediately report unsafe conditions or near‑misses.
Teamwork & Additional Duties
· Communicate clearly with team members about quality concerns, machine behavior, or material shortages.
· Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervision or leadership.
· Support production goals by maintaining efficiency and cooperating with team members across shifts.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED preferred.
· Previous manufacturing, inspection, or packaging experience is helpful but not required.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects quickly.
· Ability to follow written procedures, safety rules, and documentation standards.
· Basic math and counting skills for production paperwork.
Inspector Packer — Physical Demands (Entry / Foundational)
Posture & Movement
· Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift (typically 8–12 hours).
· Repetitive arm and hand motions required for inspecting, sorting, and packing parts.
· Bending, reaching, and stooping to retrieve parts, handle packaging materials, and clear work areas.
· Continuous lifting of boxes, trays, or materials typically up to 25–35 lbs; occasional lifts up to 40 lbs depending on product. Lifting can be overhead.
· Manual dexterity to handle small plastic parts, perform visual inspections, and operate basic hand tools safely.
· Ability to push or pull carts or pallets with moderate force using manual handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks), if required for the workstation.
Sensory Requirements
· Strong visual acuity for detecting product defects such as contamination, flash, deformities, or discoloration.
· Hearing ability to recognize alarms, machine sounds, and verbal instructions in an industrial environment.
· Attention to detail and sustained focus for quality checks and accurate documentation.
Work Environment
The Inspector Packer works in a plastics manufacturing plant, which includes the following environmental conditions:
Manufacturing Floor Environment
· Exposure to moderate to high noise levels generated by molding and packaging equipment (hearing protection provided and required).
· Warm temperatures near molding machines and equipment; temperatures may vary by season or production area.
· Occasional exposure to odors associated with plastic resin processing, all within permissible safety limits.
· Fast‑paced, high‑volume production setting requiring continuous workflow and attention to machine output.
Safety & Compliance
· Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as:
o Safety glasses
o Cut‑resistant gloves
o Hearing protection
o Safety shoes
· Must follow GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and general plant safety standards at all times.
· Work areas must be kept clean, organized, and free of hazards to support safe and efficient operations.
Schedule
· Shifts/overtime: Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shift, overtime, weekends, and nights based on production demand.
Hourly Statement
The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $19.50; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $19.50 and $23.00. $2.00 differential may apply to second shifts.
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 224-313-7000 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
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)
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
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
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.
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
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)