Blow Mold Production Tech – 3rd Shift 11:30 PM – 8 AM

Western Container Corporation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Container Corporation in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Blow Mold Production Technician to operate and monitor automated production equipment on the 3rd shift (11:30 PM–8:00 AM), with some weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement while maintaining logs and assisting in process adjustments.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong teamwork, problem solving, and OSHA compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and relevant experience.
• Able to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operates production machinery per specifications.
• Inspects equipment prior to use and maintains setup alignment.
• Performs quality checks and reports defects to shift leadership/QA.
• Conducts bottle testing procedures and records SPC data.
• Makes adjustments to machinery to maintain quality output.
• Keeps logs of units produced and notes errors or waste.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Production equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

OSHA compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

This is a ++3rd Shift++position 11:30 PM – 8 AM Monday – Friday, some weekends and occasional holidays

The Blow Mold Production Technician monitors automated production equipment, maintains supply of production materials, inspects parts, operates forklift, and various other tasks, all with a major emphasis on quality and safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates production machinery in accordance with specifications
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance
• Understands the processing aspects of equipment, performs quality checks, and reports any defects to shift Leadership and QA
• Performs bottle testing procedures and enters data into SPC collection center
• Makes processing adjustments to the machine as needed
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations
• Interested in Continuous Improvement and able to thrive in a self-directed environment

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED Required. Three years of relevant experience (one employer) may be substituted
• At least one year of related experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet
• Must be able push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced