Grinder

Amcor•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Grinder is responsible for safely and proficiently operating the granulator machine, grinding scrap, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the grinding room, making, weighing, and moving gaylords, and reporting scrap regrind totals to the Production Manager. The role supports quality, safety, and food safety requirements in a manufacturing environment and requires accurate recordkeeping and effective communication with team members and management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least one year of work experience in a relevant role preferred.
Understanding of the Quality Assurance role in a manufacturing environment.
Detail-oriented, with good communication skills; safety-minded and dependable.
Able to frequently lift, bend, and reach while performing job functions during a 12-hour shift.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack safely.
Basic writing, reading, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in a relevant role.
Ability to operate a manual pallet jack and sit-down forklift.
Ability to become certified on a motorized pallet jack and forklift.

Responsibilities

Operate the granulator safely and proficiently to produce quality regrind.
Separate different polymers and ensure gaylords are correctly labeled.
Ensure handles and gaskets have been removed and record regrind totals for each shift.
Monitor the granulator and report operating problems to Maintenance, the Shift Supervisor, and the QA Manager.
Maintain good housekeeping in the Grinder Room and the Scrap Area of the Warehouse.
Make, weigh, and move gaylords and report scrap regrind to the Production Manager.
Maintain accurate and legible paperwork.
Communicate effectively with team members and management.
Follow food safety and regulatory responsibilities, notify management of actual or potential food safety issues, and act to resolve issues within the scope of work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; amount may vary by location.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; amount 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 upon hire date.