Blowmold Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic blow molding machines to ensure production of containers in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner according to established company policies and procedures.
• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and implement minor repairs of blowmold equipment.
• Train others on blowmold 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 SOPs.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing a 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 comply 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience is preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during the course of employment.
• 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.