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Reprocessing Operator

Amcor · Aurora, IL · $17.50–$21.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about basic maintenance you have done on equipment you operated.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle small fixes and know when to call maintenance.

Tell me about a time you set an example for coworkers on safety.

What they are checking: Whether they lead by example as the posting expects of this operator.

How do you handle a shift when the line keeps jamming?

What they are checking: Whether they stay patient, look for the cause and document the problem for the next shift.

What would you do

The line starts producing material that is out of spec. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on process control signals quickly instead of letting bad material build up.

How would you increase productivity on your line without cutting safety or quality?

What they are checking: Whether they think about efficiency in practical ways that keep standards intact.

You find mixed or contaminated material in what you are about to reprocess. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and separate bad material so it does not ruin the regrind.

About the work

Walk me through how you would set up and adjust the Repro Line at the start of a run.

What they are checking: Whether they understand setup steps and process control on reprocessing equipment.

Have you used DcLINK or another scanning system? How do you make sure each scan is correct?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep inventory records accurate, since bad scans throw off material counts.

How would you print C labels from JDE to a Zebra printer, and what would you check before applying them?

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with the systems the posting names and check labels before use.

Tell me about your forklift certification and the most important safety habits you use.

What they are checking: Whether they are a safe operator, since the role requires daily forklift use.

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The full job description

As published by Amcor.

Job Description When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: • Hourly wage $17.50 - $21.50 • Paid Training Provided • Competitive Base Salary • 11 Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Referral Bonus • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account • Retirement Savings Plan with company match • Voluntary Aflac Benefits • Life and AD&D Insurance • Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discount Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Profit Sharing Bonus Program • Positive Safety Culture - 3 Years incident free • Career Progression Opportunities • And Much More! Responsible for full and safe operation, set up, and adjustment of the Repro Line along with maintaining process control and basic maintenance. Responsible for increasing productivity while meeting and following safety policies and quality standards. Leads by example and maintains a harmless environment for self and co-workers by performing duties in a safe manner. Must be Forklift Certified to conduct daily responsibilities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. • Competent in DcLINK. Capable of using accurate scanning scripts as needed per job function. • Competent and knowledgeable in JDE and Zebra Printer; to print “C” Labels for Repro. • Capable of safely and properly Starting Up and Shutting Down the Repro Line. • Executes color/material Change Over as needed or directed by Management. • Properly and safely operates the Gaylord Lifter, Conveyor Belts, Guillotine, Metal Detectors, Shredder, Extruder Panel, Palletizer, Operator Interface, Dozer, Water Tank, ESP Scale and Pump. • Understands adjustment and set up of Extruder temperature requirements and standards, properly and safely completes Screen Changes. • Understands adjustment and set up of screw and cutter blade speed settings, properly and safely completes Blade Changes. • Sources out and inspects Scrap for foreign materials prior to introduction to Conveyor Belts and Shredder. Understands the importance of avoiding contaminating material and/or damaging equipment. • Properly fills, labels, scans and places Repro Gaylord’s in designated area. • Completes ALL required reports and/or forms and submits them to Production Supervisor/Team Lead by end of Shift or as required. • Maintains a neat and organized working station by meeting housekeeping standards as required by Plant. • Participates in the Safety 100 Program entry, as required. • Reports any safety concerns, hazards or acts to Production Supervisor/Team Lead immediately. • Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues. • Other duties may be assigned, as needed. 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)

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