Day-Shift Plastic Blow Molding Operator

Graham Packaging Company; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in Lexington, KY seeks an Operator I on DAY SHIFT 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 6:48a–7p. You will operate plastic blow molding machines and perform minor repairs to ensure safe, efficient production.

We value safety, quality and teamwork. The role includes preventive maintenance, quality checks, and collaboration with supervisors to meet production goals, with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Responsibilities

• Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
• Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards.
• Assist in training of new Operators.

Skills

Attendance

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Job description

Graham Packaging Company in Lexington, KY seeks an Operator I on DAY SHIFT 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 6:48a–7p. You will operate plastic blow molding machines and perform minor repairs to ensure safe, efficient production.

We value safety, quality and teamwork. The role includes preventive maintenance, quality checks, and collaboration with supervisors to meet production goals, with opportunities for training and growth.