Blender Material Services

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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: $19.00/hr

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.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)