Material Grinder

About the Role

The Material Grinder is responsible for safely operating grinders to grind bottles. Ensures product entering regrind system is free of contamination. Operates and sets up resin equipment such as blenders, vacuum pumps, and resin lines ensuring that all equipment is running as intended.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Audit resin lines to ensure the resin hose configuration board is accurate

Completes Metal Separator Audit and required documentation

Access and utilize reports to identify available scrap in the warehouse

Accurately:

Changes blending percentages on blenders and labels materials once ground

Processes materials according to labels

Consumes product tickets and correctly completes daily paperwork

Identifies and separates scrap as needed

Load and dump grindable materials

Able to identify and print labels in system

Cleans systems as needed, to include de-dust system, grinder, etc

Clears plugged resin lines and contains materials in correct locations

Drains ground materials into Gaylords

Safely and efficiently operates an electric pallet jack

Abides by all Amcor Safety and Quality policies and procedures and assures inventory reporting compliance for audit requirements.

Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.

Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor "No Injuries Safety Contract" and as trained. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers, Supervisors and Management. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.'

Supports production with other duties as assigned Relationships:

Amcor Co-workers

Truck Drivers

Internal Customers Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Hearing/Listening

Sitting

Distant Vision

Talking/Speaking

Standing

Near Vision

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Driving- Forklift

Carrying (>50 pounds)

Lifting (50+ pounds)

Driving Automobile/truck/van

Carrying (<50 pounds)

Lifting (< 50 pounds)

About You

Good communications skills.

Must be motivated, possess a high attention to detail and able to work with minimum supervision.

Must have the necessary skills to perform reading, writing and mathematics in English as required.

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.)

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers as well as the ability to recognize and understand numbers, values, and enters this information into an on-line database accurately.

Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual differences.

Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.

Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to be awarded a PIT certification by Amcor Rigid Plastics if needed.

Ability to work all shifts, holidays, and required overtime as needed.

Must maintain a fast pace through the working day and work on multiple tasks

Ability to lead self and initiate communication with the warehouse, lead and supervisor What we offer you

Opportunity for career advancement with a global company

Competitive medical and dental benefits

401k with company match

Gainsharing program

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Company paid life insurance

And more! The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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.

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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)