Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator on 1st Shift (6:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday with Fridays and weekends based on business need), where you will operate and optimize blow‑molding equipment to safely produce high‑quality containers. In this skilled operator role, you will perform machine start ups from a cold condition, changeovers, quality checks, and routine troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain bottle and packaging specifications. You will work closely with other operators, production, and maintenance teams to follow established procedures, maintain accurate production and quality records, and keep your work area clean and safe.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1 year of experience operating blow molding or injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Uniloy machines preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding machines to ensure safe, efficient production
- Start up equipment from cold conditions through full production, ensuring containers meet all quality specifications
- Access and interpret Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, making adjustments as needed to optimize performance
- Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers across assigned lines
- Conduct routine quality checks, adjust machine profiles, and document all changes accurately
- Maintain daily production and quality control records for assigned equipment
- Coordinate process operations to maximize efficiency and communicate effectively with production and support teams
- Stay current on process changes and procedures by reviewing logs, special instructions, and posted communications
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with housekeeping standards
Benefits
- health insurance
- wellness programs
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- retirement savings options including employer match
- Education Assistance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
