Blow Mold Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy

Woodbury, MNFull-time$30.97–36.43/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$30.97–36.43/hr

Location

Woodbury, MN

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Prairie Farms Dairy is hiring a Blow Mold Operator. The Blow Mold Operator at Prairie Farms Dairy operates plastic blow molding machines, monitors conveyor lines, troubleshoots equipment, ensures food safety and quality, maintains clean work areas, follows GMP and safety practices, and trains others while communicating with departments to resolve production issues.

Key focus areas include Operate plastic blow molding machines and adjust settings to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality container production, Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles and adjust empty bottle weights as needed, and Operate bagger and debagger stations and perform minor equipment repairs.

Important skills include Operate Plastic Blow Molding Machines, Operate Bagger And Debagger Stations, Monitor Conveyor Lines, Troubleshoot Blow Mold Equipment, Minor Repair Of Blow Mold Equipment, and Adjust Bottle Weights.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Plastic Blow Molding MachinesOperate Bagger and Debagger StationsMonitor Conveyor LinesTroubleshoot Blow Mold EquipmentMinor Repair of Blow Mold EquipmentAdjust Bottle WeightsTrain Others on Blow Mold OperationMaintain Communication With DepartmentsComplete Production DocumentationAnalyze Process and Equipment DataContinuous Improvement MindsetFollow Good Manufacturing PracticesMaintain Clean Sanitary Safe Work AreaFollow Work Safe Practices and PPE UsageFood Safety and Quality AwarenessEffective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationTeam Environment CollaborationAbility to Work Fast PacedMathematical Calculations (Add Subtract Multiply Divide)

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1-2 Years Related Experience or Equivalent Combination of Education and ExperienceFood and Beverage Industry ExperienceAbility to Stand Walk Push Pull Majority of DayAbility to Lift Up to 50 Pounds OccasionallyAbility to Work in Wet Environment With Dust Gas or FumesWillingness to Work Flexible Hours Including Overtime Weekends HolidaysPass Pre-Employment Screens Including Drug Background and Criminal Checks

Benefits

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Full Time

Operative

Woodbury, MN, US

Salary Range: $30.97 To $36.43 Hourly

Job Description:

The Blow Mold Operator 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.

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Monday thru Friday

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.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
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).

Benefits

401k – Prairie Farms will contribute $155.00 per month into the employee’s 401k.
Uniforms will be provided.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
Holidays
Earn Sick Leave and PTO with time worked.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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