Machine Operator I - Resin Receiver

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor Rigid Packaging in Blythewood, South Carolina is seeking a Resin Operator responsible for operating and maintaining the Resin System for PET production. This role includes quality inspections and preventive maintenance while ensuring safety compliance.

Ideal candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED, valid forklift certification, and the ability to lift/move objects. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and instruction manuals.
• Valid forklift certification is required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 30 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain resin system according to specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Communicate issues to maintenance and complete logs accurately.

Skills

Ability to interpret safety rules

Mathematical skills for measurements

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Operates and maintains the Resin System to ensure that the resin raw material used in the production of PET containers meets plant specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates resin system using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface. Receives and unloads trucks and railroad cars into the Resin Handling System. Assigns and logs blender recipes and maintains blenders. Grinds defective PET containers, maintains grinders, and certifies re‑grind product for use. Scans and consumes production tickets using computer interface. Conducts quality inspections using specific written and visual guidelines. Ensures all vacuum and pressure pumps are operating properly. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on resin system to include all filters. Ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with Amcor Rigid Packaging safety requirements. Communicates system problems and breakdowns to maintenance personnel and supervisor in a timely manner. Performs housekeeping duties in silos, rail sites, truck bays, and all other areas of the resin systems. Accurately completes all logs, data input and written, to include quality checks and downtime. Effectively communicates with all internal departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid forklift certification, which meets OSHA requirements, is required to perform the essential duties of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk for 12 hours and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, and climb stairs. Regularly uses hands to handle and feel product. The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move 30 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance visions (20 feet or more). Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision. Ability to work extended shift and abnormal hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job is performed in dusty environment (PET dust) near moving mechanical parts and frequently in high, precarious places. Safety glasses are required to be worn. The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn. GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

AUTHORIZATION

Ability to shut down any machine if it poses an imminent danger to employee's health and/or safety. Ability to shut down any machine because of a quality problem so suspect material can be contained. Ability to shut down any if it is down three times in one hour for the same mechanical problem. Authority to contact any staff or management team member with concerns, questions or suggestions pertaining to their job or work environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

• 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)