Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift

TrafFix Devices; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 95% employee cover

Dental insurance contribution

Vision insurance contribution

Life and AD&D insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

TrafFix Devices is seeking a Blow Mold Associate to support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role involves removing finished products from molds, trimming excess plastic, weighing parts regularly, and assisting with color and material change procedures to ensure quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate reliable attendance, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety guidelines while working with blow mold equipment and packaging

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication to work with team.
• Ability to follow safety procedures when operating equipment.
• Follow established procedures while performing tasks with tools.
• Reliability, punctuality, and task completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates blow mold machines.
• Removes and cleans excess material from product.
• Inspects product for quality control.
• Weighs parts every 15 minutes or as directed.
• Assists with material, color and product change procedures.
• Prepares boxes to package finished product, labels and tapes boxes.
• Identifies and reports quality or safety issues.
• Assist in training new blow mold associates.

Skills

Clear communication

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Reliability

Job description

Job Summary

The Blow Mold Associate is responsible for removing finished products from the molds and trimming excess plastic from the parts.

Description

Job Summary

The Blow Mold Associate is responsible for removing finished products from the molds and trimming excess plastic from the parts.

Essential Functions

• Operates blow mold machines.
• Removes and clean excess material from product.
• Inspects product for quality control.
• Weighs parts every 15 minutes or as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with material, color and product change procedures.
• Prepares boxes to put finished product, labels and tapes boxes.
• Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor or department lead or manager.
• Assist in training new blow mold associates.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance - Company pays 95% of employee-only coverage.
• Dental Insurance - Company contributes $10 per month toward coverage.
• Vision Insurance - Company contributes $5 per month toward coverage.
• Supplemental Coverage - Options include life, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance - $25,000 in coverage for all benefit-eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account - if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• Benefits begin on the first day of the following month after 60 days of employment.

Additional Benefits

• Vacation Time - Accrued each pay period, starting at two weeks per year.
• Sick Time - Accrued each pay period, totaling more than eight days per year.
• Paid Holidays - Nine paid holidays, plus facility closure during Christmas week in 2026.
• 401k - Start contributing the month after hire. After one year of employment, receive a company match of up to 4% on your contributions.
• Profit Sharing - Annual profit sharing available after one year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Daily access to earned wages through on demand pay.

Why Work at TrafFix Devices?

TrafFix Devices is built on safety, quality, teamwork, and commitment. We’re looking for people who want to be part of meaningful work, take pride in doing their jobs well, and support the team around them. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a better opportunity, or looking for a place to grow long term, if you are committed to showing up, working hard, and contributing to a positive workplace.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills are important to work effectively with other team members.
• The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment is important to maintain a safe work environment.
• The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
• Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling objects and using power and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis, and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Will be working in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather conditions. There will also be frequent exposure to dirt and dust.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels in the workplace for the majority of the day, due to the constant use of forklift and hand-held power tools.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.