Blowmold Lead

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators).
• This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
• Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complicated operating difficulties
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Avoid paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information
• Avoid all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Avoid Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry

Education and Experience

• Considerable knowledge of plant operations
• Proficiency with company computer systems
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of plant operations
• Proficiency with company computer systems
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English