Lead - Blow Mold

About the role

Gloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years as a leader in the housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high-growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family, and friends. Founded as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field, Igloo has evolved from inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests. Today, Igloo has 90%+ brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US. The company is a pioneer in sustainability, launching biodegradable coolers and coolers made with post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials, and has a growing DTC business. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands, creating an opportunity to globally grow both brands together.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities related to manufacture, assembly, testing, and packing.
• Communicate quickly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Promote safety, quality, and environmental awareness; ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported on time.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures; disposition and approve all non-conformances as required.
• Provide clear instructions, training, and correct tools and PPE to employees; explain and demonstrate blow molding procedures to employees needing assistance or reinforcement.
• Maintain accurate labor and machine attendance sheets and submit as required.
• Maintain housekeeping by 6S standards; keep work areas free of unnecessary items.
• Ensure correct Bill of Materials (BOM) and Work Order Labels are present at each process/machine.
• Ensure assembly components and materials are requested and delivered from the warehouse; ensure all production is counted, tagged, and sent to the warehouse, and unused components and materials are returned at the end of the run.
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change, and product completion.
• Enter process statistics and communicate them; generate Oracle reports daily.
• Regularly inspect part quality at assigned machines to ensure acceptable quality parts and prevent mass production of defective parts; regrind unacceptable parts and prevent palletizing of scrap.
• Write scrap tickets for non-conforming parts to be processed in Post Prime area and oversee all scrap tickets generated during the shift.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Run all machines and auxiliary equipment as needed; perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on blow molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Seek solutions for technical problems associated with assigned processes; follow up on trials for new processes.
• Verify manufacturing documents; ensure production activities are carried out within scheduled machine and labor hours.
• Perform process verification prior to job commencement; communicate machine status and unacceptable part quality to Supervisor.
• Follow Inspection and Test Plan; ensure MRB is always cleared.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year working in blow molding.
• Language: Able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Physical demands: Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12-hour shift; bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours; manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long hours. Minimum height requirement of 60 inches.
• Work environment: Warehouse environment with hot and humid conditions in summer, cold in winter; high noise requiring use of hearing protection.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Familiarity with industrial products.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Oracle.

Physical Demands & Conditions

• Standing & Walking: Extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing, walking, moving at a brisk pace, and occasional stair climbing.
• Postural Requirements: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.
• Lifting & Material Handling: Lifting up to 50 lbs. multiple times per day, including overhead lifts; mechanical aids such as hoists and forklifts are used where possible.
• Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use: Use of both hands required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.
• Visual Requirements: Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) for inspection and safe equipment operation.
• Environmental Conditions: Production setting with seasonal temperatures ranging from 100–120°F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter; high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts