Office Assistant Job at Amcor plc in Mundelein

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.

Job Description

Location: Mundelein, IL

Reports to: EHS Manager

Job Overview: The primary purpose of this role is to support the site leadership team as well as the overall plant with a wide variety of administrative tasks and projects specifically in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Human Resources.

Job Dimensions:

• Part of AF Mundelein Team
• Hourly non-exempt, no direct reports.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour shift.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Provides high level administrative and operational support; researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues including those of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Serve as the point of contact for the plant or site among executives, employees, clients and other external partners, while exercising good judgement and discretion in a wide variety of situations
• Provide callers with information such as company address, directions to company, fax numbers, company website and other related information
• Greets and directs visitors to the company; manages reception area to maintain a professional image
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Organizes on-site meetings; including meeting planning, catering; and coordinating IT and AV support
• Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of all mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies
• Assists with complex and detailed travel arrangements which can include domestic and international airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
• Promotes Amcor health, wellness and safety initiatives.
• Performs general administration duties including event/activities communications, various postings, maintaining files, internal/external phone coverage, assembling new hire packets, security badge along with external contract administration, maintaining and ordering office/beverage supplies for the plant, generating weekly, monthly or quarterly reports, i.e, rosters, phone log, attendance reports, staffing reports, payroll reports, restriction reporting. etc.
• Generates and provides management with data collection and miscellaneous reporting as requested.
• Other administrative duties assigned, i.e. mail distribution, processing invoices, maintaining PPE for visitors, etc.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience in an administrative role
• Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Computer literacy; Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Working knowledge of mail processes such as postage machine, FedEx, UPS
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to sit up to 80% of time
• Ability to communicate up to 80% of time
• Ability to move from one place to another up to 10% of time
• Ability to work on a computer 85% of time
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs on occasion.
• Office / Plant environment

Physical Demands

• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Standing up to 8 hours per day on a rotating evening shift, up to 5 days per week.
• Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent kneeling, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, and walking.
• Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards.
• Able to read/see up to 1/16 of an inch.
• Required to verbally communicate, hear, smell, stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and ladders, balance, bend and stoop.
• Vision requirements of the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus to perform all functions safely.

Work Environment

This position requires the use of eye protection, hair net, and hearing protection in designated areas. When handling a sharp object or tool a cut glove must be worn per safety requirements. Other required PPE is task specific. GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

Why work at Amcor?

• We value safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability and results and out performance.
• Amcor is a growing company which means career opportunities both locally and internationally.
• The environment is better off because of our leadership and products.
• We offer world class benefits including annual bonus opportunities; including various retirement savings/voluntary pension plans (vary depending on country).
• We value diversity. With sites in over 40 countries around the world, you have the unique opportunity to work and grow with a multi-cultural team.

Application Process:

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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 links "EEO is the 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 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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