Blowmold Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is seeking an experienced blowmold machine operator. This role involves monitoring equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Ideal candidates need a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k), paid time off, and career growth opportunities within the company. Join our dedicated team and contribute to delivering high-quality dairy products!

Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
• Troubleshoot minor repairs of blowmold equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and health regulations.

Skills

Fast-paced work ability

Basic math skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PET Dairy has an immediate job opening for a well-versed blowmold machine operator to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

About PET Dairy

PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we\'re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At PET Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift: 2pm - Finish / Monday - Saturday

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles
• Operate bagger and debagger stations
• Troubleshoot and implement minor repairs of blowmold equipment
• Train others on blowmold 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, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Utilize 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 GMPs 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 of the work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, weekends and holidays.

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