3rd Shift Blowmold Operator

Garelick Farms; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms in Albany, NY seeks an entry to mid-level Blow Molder Operator to run plastic blow molding lines and ensure safe, high-quality container production. Responsibilities include monitoring lines, operating bagger/debagger, troubleshooting equipment, and training teammates.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and production experience; certification may be required later. Excellent communication and math skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs of blowmold equipment.
• Train others on blowmold operations.
• Maintain open communication with other departments and management.
• Document information per SOPs.
• Analyze process and equipment data to improve quality and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using continuous improvement mindset.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

English literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Mathematical basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience preferred

Certification / License may be required

Job description

Operate plastic blow molding machines to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner according to established company policies and procedures.

Job Duties and 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 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 good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$21.50

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