Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift

Garelick Farms•Franklin, MA

11h

About The Position

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Blow Mold Operator to operate plastic blow molding machines and ensure container production is safe, efficient, and meets quality standards and established company policies and procedures. The position is on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and pays $21.00 per hour. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. The operator monitors production lines and equipment, documents required information, communicates operational issues, and supports process improvement. The role also includes reporting food safety or quality concerns and maintaining safe working conditions and compliance with applicable regulations, company GMPs, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

Able to work effectively 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, verbally and in writing.
Able to follow directions.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

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 required information in accordance with SOPs.
Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and to troubleshoot issues.
Help identify process improvement opportunities using a continuous improvement mindset.
Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with 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.