Blow Mold Operator - 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Franklin, MA

17h

About The Position

Garelick Farms, part of Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Blow Mold Operator to operate plastic blow molding machines and produce containers safely, efficiently, and at the required quality standards. The role involves operating and monitoring production equipment and stations, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, documenting required information, and supporting process improvement and food-safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The listed rate is $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential. External candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

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 perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 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.

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.
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.
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 DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.