Blow Mold Stacker

Dairy Farmers of America•Englewood, CO

6d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring a Blow Mold Stacker to maintain production flow, inspect products for quality, remove defective items, and follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards. The role involves handling bottles and materials safely, meeting daily production goals, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position operates bagging and debagging equipment, performs routine equipment cleaning and minor repairs, and documents production information according to applicable procedures. The employee communicates production issues and improvement opportunities to other departments, management, and coworkers and reports food safety or quality concerns immediately. Meadow Gold Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA manufactures a range of dairy products under regional brands. Compensation is $25.82 per hour, increasing to $28.24 per hour upon completion of one year. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Benefits include a union pension plan, competitive pay, yearly increases, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a wet environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Operate bagging and debagging equipment and maintain production flow.
Handle products carefully to avoid damage during bagging and debagging.
Monitor the process to ensure quality standards are met, including proper sealing and labeling.
Inspect products for flaws or impurities.
Remove defective bottles from the production line and place them in a recycling bin.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning and minor repairs.
Maintain familiarity with applicable equipment and inspect related items for quality.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with required information.
Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
Assist in identifying process-improvement opportunities.
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 applicable regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.