Kleinpeter Farms Dairy, a 100-year-old family owned Dairy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is looking for an experienced Blow Mold Operator. The Blow Mold Operator is responsible for properly and safely producing plastic bottles in accordance with company, state and federal, and customer standards and expectations ensuring quality of products through the production line.

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate blow mold machines properly and safely
• Communicate with Production Supervisor regarding number of bottles and type of labels needed for production
• Operate bagger and debagger stations properly and safely
• Immediately seal bags of jugs and close pint bottle boxes after use
• Monitor empty bottle weights and make adjustments accordingly
• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles and blockages
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs of blow mold equipment
• Maintain communication with other employees and management, and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Schedule routine, corrective operation, and maintenance activities with respective departments
• Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality, production, and troubleshooting
• Train others on blow mold operations.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Consistently work to achieve goals that align with the company strategies
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, completed, and maintained in accordance with SOPs
• Shall be responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and quality problems and safety incidents and accidents from occurring
• Relieve other coworkers (in the department) if absent from work
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area
• Follow all policies and procedures including GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs at all times
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times and follow safety procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor
• All employees are responsible for food safety and quality

Job Requirements:

• Blow Mold Experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food manufacturing or preparation desired
• Must be able to work weekends and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights)
• Days off may be split
• Ability to accurately record data
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, gas, and fumes
• Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs
• Standing, walking, kneeling, and bending required for virtually the entire shift
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Must be able to pass all medical exams and drug and background checks (including criminal)

Kleinpeter Farms Dairy, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person