Blender

Amcor•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Blender oversees, tracks, and continuously improves scrap and regrind activities within Molding and Print/Deco, serving as the process owner for scrap generation, regrind processing and usage, and material disposition. The role functions as Lead Material Handler, providing leadership and accountability for related material-handling practices, with emphasis on data accuracy, financial impact, and continuous improvement. Although the Blender must have the working knowledge and skills of Material Handlers and Grinders and may perform those tasks for training, coverage, troubleshooting, or operational support, the primary focus is oversight, coordination, tracking, and reporting. The Blender reports directly to the Production Manager and provides weekly, detailed scrap and regrind reports by resin and color. The role works with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Accounting on scrap-related matters, audits, root-cause analysis, and process improvements. It is performed in production areas where specified personal protective equipment and steel-toe safety shoes are required.

Requirements

Self-starter and 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 is required.

Responsibilities

Follow the Life Saving Rules and Safety Rules in the Employee Handbook and wear required personal protective equipment in production areas; secure hair inside a hairnet, change hairnets daily or as needed, remove smocks before entering break rooms or restrooms, and wear steel-toe safety shoes.
Clock in and communicate with the previous shift as required to ensure continuity of scrap, regrind, and material-handling operations.
Oversee scrap and regrind activities within Molding and Print/Deco, including scrap generation, regrind processing and usage, and material disposition.
Function as Lead Material Handler by guiding and holding Material Handlers and Grinders accountable for scrap collection, segregation, movement, and grinding practices.
Maintain the full working knowledge and skillset of Material Handlers and Grinders; perform their tasks as needed for training, coverage, troubleshooting, or operational support.
Direct and monitor scrap collection, movement, and grinding to ensure established procedures are followed.
Ensure scrap is correctly classified as clean, printed, or contaminated, and prevent contaminated scrap from being mixed with clean or printed scrap.
Track scrap and regrind metrics by resin and color, including scrap produced; clean and printed regrind ground and returned to production; contaminated scrap generated; and regrind sold and its revenue.
Maintain traceability documentation for regrind, including resin type, color, scrap classification, and production date.
Ensure grinders are cleaned when changing resin, color, or scrap classification to prevent cross-contamination, following established cleaning procedures.
Ensure approved regrind is used appropriately in production systems without negatively affecting product quality or production efficiency.
Prepare and deliver weekly scrap and regrind reports to the Production Manager, including trend analysis, financial impact, and opportunities for improvement.
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 with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Accounting to address scrap-related issues, support audits, and implement process improvements; coordinate with Purchasing as needed on scrap and regrind matters.
Participate in root-cause analysis for significant scrap events and support corrective actions.
Perform cleaning and sanitation activities for grinders, regrind areas, and scrap collection points as specified by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Perform other job-related duties supporting scrap, regrind, and material-handling oversight.

Benefits

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; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition Reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.