Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Blow Mold Operator 1st Shift! We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities.

Schedule

• 1st Shift Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Sign on Bonus of $1,500 for External Candidates

General purpose

Operate plastic blow molding machines to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner according to established company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles
• Operate bagger and debagger stations
• Troubleshoot and implement minor repairs of blow mold equipment
• Train others on blow mold operations
• Maintain open communication with other departments, management, and employees to notify of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict efficiency
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or license may be required during course of employment

Skills

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English