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

Western Container Corporation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Container Corporation in Mississippi seeks a Blow Mold Production Technician for the 3rd shift from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and holidays. The role focuses on operating automated production equipment, maintaining materials, inspecting parts, and safely using a forklift.

You will perform quality checks, log data, adjust machine settings, and help uphold a clean, safe work area while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required; 3 years relevant experience (one employer) may substitute.
• 1 year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates production machinery per specs.
• Inspects equipment prior to use and maintains alignment; makes basic adjustments.
• Performs quality checks and reports defects to shift Leadership and QA.
• Performs bottle testing procedures and logs SPC data.
• Makes processing adjustments to the machine as needed.
• Maintains logs of units produced and records of rejected/ discarded pieces.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Production equipment

Analytical skills

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Continuous improvement

Education

HS Diploma/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