1st Shift Grinder
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Grinder Operator is responsible for weighing, reporting and grinding scrap in a safe and proficient manner. Be knowledgeable of product and product codes to have the ability to segregate scrap. Wearing hearing protection is a requirement for this position. Grinder must maintain good housekeeping in Grinder Room and Scrap Area.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurately weighing boxes of scrap, recording weights and grinding scrap.
Grinder Operator must insure a quality regrind product is being produced by separating different polymers, making sure all handles and gaskets have been removed and recording regrind totals for each shift. Must monitor granulator for proper operation and report any problems to Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Lead.
Grinder Operator must maintain good housekeeping in Grinder Room and Scrap Area.
The Grinder Operator is required to be versed in plant safety procedures such as: Hazard Communication Program (Material Safety Data Sheets), proper lifting and bending procedures, accident prevention, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, basic electrical safety, plant evacuation routes, and the safety concerns of co-workers & visitors.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
N/A
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Capable of identifying product and product codes and separating different polymers.
Knowledge and skills to operate lift truck safely
Must know how to safely operate tools and equipment to perform job.
Ability to maneuver hand truck carrying gaylord of scrap weighing over 1,000 lbs.
Good hand and eye coordination is essential.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 30 pounds safely.
Ability to intermittently bend, climb, twist, crouch, reach, and lower.
Verbal communication skills and minimum writing skills are required to transfer and to interpret the explanation of problems and to receive and understand work assignments.
KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
Commitment to Task: Must be able to accomplish task(s) with little or no supervision.
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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Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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)