Blow Mold Operator - 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Franklin, MA

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 high quality, in accordance with established company policies and procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The listed rate is $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour second- and third-shift differential. External candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The role includes monitoring conveyor lines for damaged bottles, operating bagger and debagger stations, troubleshooting and making minor repairs to blow mold equipment, and training others on blow mold operations. The operator documents required information, communicates issues that could affect efficiency, and analyzes process and equipment performance data to support quality, throughput, and troubleshooting. The operator also helps identify process improvements and follows applicable food safety, quality, sanitation, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. The stated responsibilities describe the general nature and level of the work and are not a complete list; other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to write legibly 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 standard operating procedures.
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.