Quality Inspector

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.

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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.

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Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured in the Print or Mold division meet Amcor's strict quality, safety, and performance standards. This role supports production by conducting inspections, verifying compliance with established standards, performing testing, and documenting results. The Quality Inspector plays a key role in identifying nonconformities and communicating quality concerns to production leadership to maintain continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Approval

* Inspect production processes and finished products for various quality attributes.

* File and maintain standards for product quality, color, and performance.

* Approve jobs to run by verifying that materials, setups, and standards comply with specification requirements.

* Make informed decisions about product acceptability based on established criteria.

Documentation & Reporting

* Document and record quality-related data accurately and completely.

* Complete QA check sheets, submission forms, and changeover documentation.

* Identify and report quality defects to appropriate personnel promptly.

* Keep supervisors and group leaders informed of critical or unresolved quality issues.

Quality Standards & Testing

* Establish and maintain color standards for print or molded products.

* Conduct scheduled and unscheduled product audits.

* Perform required quality testing using appropriate measurement tools and equipment.

* Support root-cause identification and assist in corrective action activities when applicable.

Operational & Team Support

* Provide backup support to the Assistant Production Supervisor when required.

* Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and followed.

* Maintain effective communication with operators, supervisors, and leadership.

Safety & Compliance

* Follow all safety rules and procedures.

* Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

* Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with facility and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

* One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with attention to detail and accuracy.

* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

* Basic computer proficiency for data entry and documentation.

* Ability to use measurement tools (e.g., calipers, rulers, color standards) is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements for a Quality Inspector in a plastics manufacturing environment generally include:

* Standing and walking

* Frequent standing and walking throughout the production floor to conduct inspections, audits, and testing.

* May involve moving between multiple production lines or departments.

* Bending, twisting, and reaching

* Regular reaching over and around equipment to collect samples or inspect product.

* Occasional bending or kneeling to access low machinery, pallets, or bins.

* Lifting and carrying

* Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs., depending on plant requirements, such as moving sample boxes, resin containers, tooling, or finished product.

* Carrying smaller items like test equipment, measuring tools, or documentation.

* Manual dexterity

* Handling small components, measurement tools (calipers, micrometers), test samples, or print plates.

* Precise color matching, sample cutting, or measuring.

* Visual demands

* Close visual acuity for inspecting fine details, print quality, surface imperfections, or dimensional accuracy.

* Ability to distinguish colors for color matching and color standard verification.

* Hearing

* Ability to communicate in a moderately noisy manufacturing environment and hear alarms, equipment sounds, or safety signals.

* Mobility

* Ability to move quickly between departments during quality checks or to address production issues.

Work Environment

Quality Inspectors in plastics manufacturing typically work in conditions such as:

* Industrial manufacturing setting

* Exposure to production machinery, extrusion lines, molding presses, printing presses, and converting equipment.

* Frequent presence on the shop floor as well as time in a quality lab environment.

* Noise levels

* Moderate to high noise levels depending on the area; hearing protection may be required.

* Temperature fluctuations

* Plant areas may be warmer near ovens, extruders, or molding machines.

* Occasional exposure to cooler areas depending on storage or facility layout.

* Chemical exposure

* Regular exposure to inks, solvents, cleaning agents, or raw materials used in plastics manufacturing.

* Use of PPE required (gloves, safety glasses, respirators when necessary).

* Air quality

* Possible airborne particles from resin, dust, scrap material, or grinding.

* Facilities typically use ventilation systems, but PPE may still be required.

* Fast-paced production environment

* Work may require quick decision-making to support continuous production flow.

* Interaction with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Safety requirements

* Must follow all plant safety policies, including PPE use, lockout/tagout awareness, and safe material-handling practices.

* PPE requires hard hat, steel toe or composite toe shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, hair net, beard net (if applicable), no jewelry of any kind.

* Expected adherence to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and quality standards.

Hourly Range: $19.50 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience **Night differential**

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.

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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)

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

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.

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

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)