Meadow Gold Dairy has an immediate opening for a blow Mold Operator. This position is responsible for operating plastic blow molding machines and making necessary adjustments to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient and high quality manner.

An integral part of Denver Metro for decades, Meadow Gold 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.

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!

Job Description:

* Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.* Operate bagger and debagger stations.* Troubleshoot and minor repair of blow mold equipment.* Monitor empty bottle weights and makes adjustments accordingly.* Train others on blow mold operation.* Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.* Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. 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.* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.* Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.* Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.* Responsible for food safety, pre*requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.* Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.* Perform other duties as assigned

THIS POSITION EARNS $24.12 per hour with an increase to 26.80 within the first year

SCHEDULE IS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00PM-6:30AM

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) Optional
• Pension
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Employee referral program
• Work for dairy farm families

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
6 months related experience required
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure dust, gas or fumes.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks)

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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