What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blow Mold Operator position at Dairy Farmers of America?
Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job openings for well-versed Blow Mold Operators 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.
Meadow Gold 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.
Compensation/Shift
26.82-29.80
Meadow Gold 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.
Compensation/Shift
- $26.82 (Increase to $29.80 within the first year)
- Monday - Friday 10:00PM start time
- Union pension plan
- Competitive pay
- yearly increases
- Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 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
- varies by company and governing CBAs ,
- 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
26.82-29.80
Salary : $30