Blow Mold Operator - 3rd Shift

MDVA•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports production needs by setting up, adjusting, cleaning, and operating blow mold equipment. Daily tasks include weight checks, weight adjustments, tooling changes, cleaning, and troubleshooting. The role requires meeting daily production goals and maintaining a clean work area and equipment. The operator will monitor the Alpine, clear jams, and notify material handlers when the alpine becomes full. They will also operate the bailer and make bails when it is full. Communication with lead persons or supervisors is essential for addressing issues. The operator will assist maintenance when equipment issues extend beyond their scope and will follow all Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Proper documentation required by management must be filled out. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal.
Accountability for actions and ability to anticipate challenges.
Ability to solve problems both within and outside of departments.
Customer focus and ability to prioritize understanding and meeting customer needs.
Initiative to identify opportunities and address potential threats.
Ability to act independently and decisively.
Problem-solving skills to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
Ability to analyze challenges and find practical, effective solutions.
Collaboration skills to take responsibility for deliverables and support others.
Ability to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-75 pounds.
Requires reaching and handling dairy products.
Pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, clean, and operate blow mold equipment.
Perform daily tasks including weight checks and weight adjustments.
Perform tooling changes.
Troubleshoot equipment issues.
Meet daily production goals.
Maintain a clean work area and equipment.
Monitor the Alpine, clear jams, and notify material handlers when the alpine becomes full.
Operate the bailer and make bails when the bailer is full.
Communicate with the lead person or supervisor when issues arise.
Assist Maintenance when equipment is down beyond operator scope.
Follow all Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Fill out proper documentation required by management.