Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift

Garelick Farms; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus 1500 USD

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Blow Mold Operator for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) to ensure safe, efficient production of containers. The role focuses on operating blow molding machines and maintaining quality.

The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and growth opportunities within a supportive dairy processing environment. High school diploma preferred; training provided.

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 lines for damaged bottles.
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and repair blow mold equipment.
• Train others on blow mold operations.
• Communicate issues with other departments.
• Document information per SOPs.
• Analyze process data to improve quality and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with regulations.
• Follow GMPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Communication

Math skills

English language

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma

Production experience

Certification/license

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 3:30PM.

Sign on Bonus of $1,500 for External Candidates

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.

Requirements

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

Pay Range

20.00

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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