Blender Material Services

Job Description

Position Overview :

To bring all raw materials to the production lines, remove finished productions and lifting of cases of finished goods onto pallets. Stage all Resin and clean, refill and maintain all Blending Systems. Work with packers to support production process.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

• Adheres to Amcor Rigid Plastics Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Receives instruction from previous shift Material Services and current shift Quality Technician to determine which material formulations will be required during the shift.
• Collects virgin, regrind and colorant materials to prepare the necessary formula mixtures.
• Places pre-determined amounts of virgin regrind and colorants into a drum that is secured on the blender.
• Activates the blender following all manufacturing and safety instructions.
• Visually inspects the mixture for even blend and when properly mixed.
• Delivers the drum to the appropriate machine.
• Performs regrinding activity and dumps full bins into a regrind drum.
• Inspects regrind for contamination and reports any findings to the Plant Production Manager, Production Lead/Supervisor, Quality Technician or Mechanic.
• Removes excess production from manufacturing and store in the Production Area.
• Reports NCR's as necessary.
• Performs all safety checks and necessary preventative maintenance on blender prior to operation.
• Fill in as Packer as needed, but not limited to:
  • Visually inspects moving bottles for defects using an approved sample as a model.
  • Place acceptable bottles in an appropriate shipping container.
  • Place non-conforming bottles in a "hold" container for further disposition.
  • Report all recurring non-conforming issues to the Quality Technician and Mechanic.
  • Place full shipping containers on pallets for removal from production area.
• Add perform color and material changes without supervision.
• Keeps assigned work area clean, neat, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred or 3 years Material Services / Operator experience

Previous experience with assembly, hand packing and visual inspections.

Must be able to read, write and speak and understand English.

Basic math, computer, and organizational skills

Knowledge about plastics, colors and additives is preferred.

Other Requirements :

• Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enters this information into an on-line database accurately and assure all customer paperwork is documented correctly to avoid delayed shipment(s) to customer.
• A strong mathematical ability is essential.
• Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.
• Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Ability to use a computer and related software efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: This is a heavy physical demand job
  • Employees must be able to work 12 hours shifts and overtime, weekends, and nights.
  • Frequently carry greater than 20 pounds up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift 100 pounds always with overhead with assistance or moving dolly.
  • Employees are required to stand / walk on concrete floors.
  • Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.
  • Must be able to multi-task multiple lines and effectively work with co-workers.
  • Must be able to physically move including climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, etc. (up to 25 lbs.)
  • Climbing up and down stairs and ladder is required
  • Ability to use a Pallet Jack
  • All other duties as assigned.

Starting Wage: $21.35/hr

OurExpectations

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.

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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.

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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)