Blow Mold Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Woodbury, MN

7h

About The Position

The Blow Mold Operator is responsible for operating plastic blow molding machines and making necessary adjustments to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient and high quality manner.

 Shift: 2nd shift 

Hours: Aproximately: Mon 7:30PM to 6:00AM Blow Mold, Tues 4:30PM to 3:00AM Blow Mold, Wed off, Thurs 3:30PM to 2:00AM Blow Mold, Fri 4:30PM to 3:00AM Caser/Stacker

String would be determined by seniority, for which days off. Will be scheduled  for 4 ten hour days.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure dust, gas or fumes.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and minor repair of blow mold equipment.
• Monitor empty bottle weights and makes adjustments accordingly.
• Train others on blow mold operation.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k – Prairie Farms will contribute $155.00 per month into the employee’s 401k.
• Uniforms will be provided.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Holidays
• Earn Sick Leave and PTO with time worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED