Blow Mold Operator

Blow Mold Operator

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: 2nd shift

Hours: Approximately: Mon 7:30PM to 6:00AM Blow Mold, Tues 4:30PM to 3:00AM Blow Mold, Wed off, Thurs 3:30PM to 2:00AM Blow Mold, Fri 4:30PM to 3:00AM Caser/Stacker String would be determined by seniority, for which days off. Will be scheduled for 4 ten hour days.

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 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.