Blowmold Machine Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Portland, ME

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate plastic blow-molding machines to ensure containers are produced safely, efficiently, and to a high quality in accordance with established company policies and procedures. This is a full-time, second-shift position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Requirements

Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, 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 the course of employment

Responsibilities

Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles
Operate bagger and debagger stations
Troubleshoot and implement minor repairs of blowmold equipment
Train others on blowmold operations
Maintain open communication with other departments, management, and employees to notify of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict efficiency
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 a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA/Oakhurst Dairy good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements