Material Handler

Job Description

Key Job Accountabilities

• Maintains accurate control of resin lot numbers across surge bins, hoppers, silos, gaylords, barrels, and any resin-containing containers.
• Tracks and verifies color lot numbers to ensure correct colors are used in production.
• Records daily activities in a comprehensive mixing log.
• Performs physical mixing tasks, including moving 300-pound barrels, transferring partial contents, lifting 50-pound resin bags, and operating blenders and tumblers.
• Calibrates blenders to ensure proper material blends in the mixing room.
• Ensures machine hoppers remain full to support continuous operations.
• Cleans and maintains all mixing, loading, and storage equipment to uphold safety and efficiency.
• Utilizes computer systems for data entry and retrieval related to mixing operations.
• Completes required paperwork for resin, regrind, scrap, color batches, & mixing documentation.
• Oversees operations and cleanliness of the grinding area.
• Manages scrap and regrind inventory and compiles detailed weekly reports.
• Requisition s and tracks material movement into and out of the mixing room.
• Constructs boxes to support departmental needs.
• Adheres to ISO standards and Quality Management Systems.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support overall departmental performance.

All of the above are essential job functions.

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Technical or vocational training related to manufacturing or industrial operations is a plus.
  • Forklift certification may be required or provided on the job.
• Skills/
  
  Experience:
  • Proven ability to safely operate forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Experience with equipment maintenance and cleaning (e.g., grinders, blenders, hopper loaders).
  • Competence in understanding and managing material flow (resin, color, regrind, etc.).
  • Basic computer skills for data input and retrieval.
  • Ability to complete paperwork accurately for inventory, scrap, mixing, and production tracking.
  • Comfortable performing color changes and material mixing tasks involving physical labor.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Personality/Attributes:
  • High attention to detail, especially when handling materials and documentation.
  • Adaptability to production needs and willingness to learn new tasks.
  • Dependability, with strong attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and report hazards responsibly.
  • Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and responding in emergency situations.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform repetitive movements.
  • Must be able to wear all required PPE.
  • Availability for overtime and flexible shifts.
  • No travel required, but consistent presence on-site is essential for operational support.

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

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 ever changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve…