Blowmold Operator

Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job opening for a well-versed blowmold machine operator 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. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

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!

Compensation:

$24.14/hour

+ .50 shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-5am

Schedule:

Job Description:

* 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

* Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

* Able to effectively work in a team environment

* Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

* Able to use company computer systems

* Able to work in a fast-paced environment

* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

* Able to follow directions

* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

* Must be able to read, write and speak English