Blow Mold Operator

Full Time

Operative

Woodbury, MN, US

Salary Range: $30.97 To $36.43 Hourly

Job Description:

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: 3rd

Hours: 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Monday thru Friday

​

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.

Job 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.

• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

• 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).

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.