Blender

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Blender is responsible for overseeing, tracking, and continuously improving all scrap and regrind activities within Molding and Print/Deco operations. This role serves as the process owner for scrap generation, regrind processing, regrind usage, and material disposition.

While the Blender must possess the full working knowledge and skillsets of Material Handlers and Grinders, the primary responsibility of this role is oversight, coordination, tracking, and reporting. The Blender may perform material handling or grinding tasks as needed to support operations, training, or coverage, but these activities are not the primary function of the position.

The Blender functions as the Lead Material Handler, providing leadership and accountability for scrap and regrind‑related material handling practices, with a strong focus on data accuracy, financial impact, and continuous improvement.

The Blender reports directly to the Production Manager and provides weekly detailed reporting on scrap and regrind metrics down to the individual resin and color level.

Responsibilities:

• All personnel must be familiar with Life Saving Rules and Safety Rules as presented in the Employee Handbook.
• Ear plugs, safety glasses, hairnets, smocks, and any other job‑related personal protective equipment must be worn in production areas at all times. Hairnets must be changed daily or as needed. All hair must be secured inside the hairnet and worn below the ears. Smocks must be removed prior to entering break rooms or restrooms.
• Steel toe safety shoes must be worn at all times.
• Clock in and communicate with the previous shift as required to ensure continuity of scrap, regrind, and material handling operations.
• Oversee all scrap and regrind activities within Molding and Print/Deco. Act as the primary owner of scrap generation, regrind processing, regrind usage, and material disposition.
• Function as the Lead Material Handler, providing oversight, guidance, and accountability for Material Handlers and Grinders involved in scrap collection, segregation, and grinding operations.
• Possess and maintain the full skillset and working knowledge of Material Handlers and Grinders. Perform material handling or grinding tasks as needed for training, coverage, troubleshooting, or operational support, while maintaining primary focus on oversight responsibilities.
• Direct and monitor Material Handlers and Grinders responsible for scrap collection, movement, and grinding to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Ensure all scrap is properly segregated and classified as one of the following:
  • Clean Scrap (eligible for clean regrind)
  • Printed Scrap (printed material suitable only for printed regrind)
  • Contaminated Scrap (unsellable and non‑recoverable material)
    Ensure contaminated scrap is not mixed with clean or printed scrap under any circumstances.
• Track scrap and regrind metrics by resin and color, including:

·         Total scrap produced

·         Total clean regrind ground

·         Total printed regrind ground

·         Total clean regrind returned to production

·         Total printed regrind returned to production (if applicable)

·         Total contaminated scrap generated

·         Regrind sold and associated revenue

• Maintain proper traceability documentation for all regrind material, including resin type, color, scrap classification (clean or printed), and date produced.
• Ensure grinders are properly cleaned when changing resin, color, or scrap classification to prevent cross‑contamination, following established cleaning procedures.
• Ensure approved regrind material is used appropriately in production systems without negatively impacting product quality or production efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver weekly scrap and regrind reports to the Production Manager, including trend analysis, financial impact, and areas for improvement.
• Understand and monitor the financial impact of scrap generation, regrind utilization, and regrind sales. Identify and support opportunities to reduce contaminated scrap and improve recoverable material yield.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Accounting teams to address scrap‑related issues, support audits, and implement process improvements.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis for significant scrap events and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform required cleaning and sanitation activities related to grinders, regrind areas, and scrap collection points as outlined on the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned that support scrap, regrind, and material handling oversight.

Authorities

The Blender has the authority to:

• Oversee, audit, and direct scrap and regrind handling practices
• Verify and classify scrap as clean, printed, or contaminated
• Inventory and track scrap and regrind materials
• Direct Material Handler and Grinder activities related to scrap and regrind operations
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Accounting regarding scrap and regrind matters

Qualifications

• Self‑starter / self‑motivated
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle stressful conditions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Basic to intermediate mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong working knowledge of plastic resins, colorants, grinding, and regrind systems
• Prior experience as a Material Handler and/or Grinder required

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)