Machine Operator - Blowmold

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

Career development

Promote from within

Safety shoes & uniforms

Employee referral program

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, part of Dairy Farmers of America, is seeking machine operators to join our family-owned production team. You will monitor conveyor lines, operate blowmold-related equipment, and assist with minor repairs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role offers a starting rate of $32.10 per hour with overtime opportunities and a pension benefit up to $6,240 annually, along with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and holidays, career

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measurement.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced, wet environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs of blowmold equipment.
• Train others on blowmold operations.
• Maintain documentation per SOPs and communicate issues to prevent efficiency loss.
• Analyze process data to improve quality and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America — a cooperative of more than 12,500 family farm owners. When you join us, you're not just maintaining equipment. You're helping deliver fresh, wholesome dairy from family farms to families everywhere.

Come make a difference that matters

OUR MACHINE OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION:

• $32.10/Hour starting rate (+OT opportunity)
• Up to $6,240 yearly pensionbenefit

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive company-sponsored health coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off: Vacation and Holidays
• Career Development: Certifications and training — we invest in your growth
• Promote from Within: We develop our own talent first — real advancement for people who show up.
• Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided — no out-of-pocket cost to you
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards when someone you refer joins the team.
• Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided, no out-of-pocket cost

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 SOP’s
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Utilizing 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 good manufacturing practices (GMP) 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 and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

• 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 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, occasional weekends and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

32.10

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans