Blow Mold Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Denver, CO

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring Blow Mold Operators to maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery; troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues; and process finished or raw materials. Operators follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), communicate effectively with other departments, and meet daily deadlines. The position involves monitoring conveyor lines, operating bagger and debagger stations, troubleshooting blow-mold equipment, and helping improve quality and throughput while meeting food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. Compensation is $26.82 per hour, increasing to $29.80 within the first year. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 10:00 p.m. start time. Flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekend and holiday work may be required. Benefits include a union pension plan, competitive pay with yearly increases, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a wet environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
Operate bagger and debagger stations.
Troubleshoot blow-mold equipment and implement minor repairs.
Train others on blow-mold operations.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict efficiency.
Document all required information in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues.
Identify opportunities to improve processes through continuous improvement.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.