Poly Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Primary Function:

Ensure that correct resin blends are delivered to each line utilizing poly pumps and blending equipment in the manufacturing department

Essential Functions:

• Perform housekeeping in and around resin hook up trees, blenders, poly pumps, extruders, die carts and all equipment located in the back of the manufacturing lines along the South wall in manufacturing
• Engage railcars for pumping when designated by either the Resin Handler or Production Supervisor and to adhere to all pumping SOP's
• Responsible for transferring resins and box out blends or resin as designated by either the Resin Handler or Production Supervisor as needed
• Use silo report and 6 digit JDE numbers to identify proper resins and or concentrates to be used in each blend by line
• Use incoming resin check sheet to insure any packaging items, concentrates, skids or boxed resin that is brought to manufacturing from an outside warehouse is free of contamination.
• Use pumping procedures to hook up railcars to correct silo using railcar pumps and proper line check procedure.
• Wear fall protection gear when getting on top of rail cars to open hatches when necessary
• Log all Railcar hook up information in the Log book located in Supervisor's office as well as log any movement of material lines when switching compartments of a railcar when designated to do so by the Resin Handler or Production Supervisor
• Maintain daily resin hopper check sheets on a frequency designated by the Shift Supervisor
• Contain or eliminate and report unsafe conditions to EHS or management immediately upon discovery
• Train new team members in material handling
• Watch current inventory conditions to help prevent outages and to notify the Shift Supervisor when materials reach minimum level

Safety Commitment:

• Takes reasonable care fortheirown health and safety.
• Takes reasonable care forthehealth and safety of others.
• Authorized tostop workwhen a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
• Understands and actively participates in the company's EHS policy, goals, and objectives

Work Environment:

• This position requires that the employee be able to work

Outdoors 1/3 of the time or less

Near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time

High or precarious places 1/3 of the time or less

Near electrical components 1/3 of the time or less

Near vibrating equipment and tools 1/3 of the time or less

Fumes from equipment or airborne 1/3 of the time or less

particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 of the time or less

Extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less

Extreme cold (non-weather) None

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less

Loud environments (equipment operation) 1/3 of the time or less

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Walking to inspect facility including raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods, building and equipment, and overall manufacturing and warehouse operations for as much as 100% of workday
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday
• Must be able to assist with set-ups and mechanical repairs which can require
• Standing for as much as 100% of workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday
• Talking to communicate with direct reports for as much as 100% of workday
• Hearing to communicate with direct reports for as much as 100% of workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday
• The employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Experience:

Six months as a Machine Tender/Packer or a similar position

Special Skills:

Knowledge of resins and additives

Ability to drive a forklift and pallet jack

Ability to unload railcars

Ability operate Railcar Pumps

Basic computer skills

Possess attention to detail

Ability to write legibly

Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders and company policies

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Must have ability to compute rate, ratio and percent

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.

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 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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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)