Materials Technician

Amcor•Princeton, IN

About The Position

The Materials Technician supplies the correct and sufficient amounts of materials to machines, maintains accurate inventories, determines which orders to run, controls scrap, and monitors raw-material usage variances. The role supports production by supplying color and resin to assigned machines, maintaining grinders, processing scrap, performing color changes, creating production labels, and monitoring resin and regrind use. The technician must follow applicable food safety and cGMP policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to develop a routine.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic mechanical skills and abilities.
Ability to comprehend the operation of a central resin system.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of production experience.
Forklift experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Supply color and resin to assigned machines.
Maintain grinders.
Grind and/or dispose of scrap.
Operate a machine to provide breaks.
Perform color changes on assigned machines.
Create production labels.
Scan out of color.
Maintain the resin silo board.
Check color chips for color match.
Monitor and control scrap and regrind usage.
Report scrap in detail.
Follow applicable food safety and cGMP policies.

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, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.