Blender Material Services

Position Overview

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

• 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 stores it 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. Perform color and material changes without supervision.
• Keeps assigned work area clean, neat, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  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.
• Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enter this information into an online database accurately and ensure all customer paperwork is documented correctly to avoid delayed shipments.
• 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.

This is a heavy physical demand job. Employees must be able to work 12 hour 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.

$21.35 per hour.

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