Blow Mold Operator

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 (Increase to $29.80 within the first year)

Monday - Friday 10:00PM start time

BENEFITS:

Union pension plan

Competitive pay

yearly increases

Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

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

*varies by company and governing CBAs 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

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer