Machine Operator - Blowmold
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Machine Operator for blowmold operations. The role supports production of dairy packaging by operating and monitoring blowmold equipment and related stations, addressing minor equipment issues, documenting required information, and helping improve quality, throughput, and process efficiency. The employee must follow company good manufacturing practices and regulatory, food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. The position includes a starting rate of $32.10 per hour, overtime opportunity, and an advertised yearly pension benefit of up to $6,240.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
- Operate bagger and debagger stations.
- Troubleshoot blowmold equipment and implement minor repairs.
- Train others on blowmold operations.
- Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict efficiency.
- Document required information in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and to troubleshoot issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Certifications and training for career development.
- Promotion-from-within opportunities.
- Company-provided safety shoes and uniforms at no cost.
- Employee referral rewards.
- Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefit.
- Overtime opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
