Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Blow Mold Operator for 1st shift to operate plastic blow molding machines, ensuring safe, efficient production of containers. The role requires adherence to GMP, quality standards, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.

The position offers a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, competitive pay at $21.00 per hour, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Team environment ability required.
• Legible entries for record keeping.
• Ability to use company computer systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units of measure.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs of blow mold equipment.
• Train others on blow mold 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 SOPs.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through continuous improvement mindset.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow GMPs and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer skills

Fast-paced work

Clear communication

Follow directions

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Warehouse/production/general work experience preferred

Certification and/or License - may be required

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a

Blow Mold Operator 1st Shift!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

1st Shift Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Sign on Bonus of $1,500 for External Candidates

Rate $21.00/hr.

GENERAL PURPOSE

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 blow mold equipment.
• Train others on blow Mold 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans