Blow Mold operator nights

As a Blow Mold Operator, you will be responsible for efficient operation, trouble shooting, set up, maintenance of production equipment I n the blow molding area including but not limited to: Tipper, Preform Conveyors, Orienter, Oven, Blow Molder and Airveyor, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Job Description - Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

• Understand the blow molding 'Sequence of Operation'.

• Operate all the equipment in the blow mold area.

• Perform all CIP and housekeeping duties.

• Perform all quality check and PM and maintenance activities.

• Safely operate a forklift to load Tipper, retrieve chemicals, and move materials.

• Proficiency in understanding, monitoring and acknowledging machine malfunction alarms and ability to efficiently and effectively manage solutions.

• Ability to access machine reports, alarm log and system monitoring pagers from machine control panels.

• Properly set up machine for different packages, bottle types, resins, lines and suppliers

• Assist maintenance technicians in completion of corrective and preventative actions.

• Maintain accurate records and logs as required.

• Work directly with cross-departmental personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies.

• Assist with audits and overhauls of all equipment.

• Key person for establishing new processes and writing of SOP, SPL and other documents

• Comply with all standard safety rules, practices and policies.

• Assist with setting up new bottles, packages, vendors, resins, lines, etc.

• Primary trainer for new employees

• Critical communication hub between Blow Mold Techs, between shifts, management and other departments.

• Work very closely with Blow Mold Manager to determine daily and long-term goals and priorities that need to be completed.

• High School diploma or GED

• 2-4 years' experience in manufacturing and blow molding.

• Forklift and Hi-Lift certified or ability to become certified in a reasonable time frame.

• Read, write and comprehend English.

• Meet all basic plant and employment criteria, to include good attendance.

• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds.

• Standing and walking for continuous periods, including 8/10/12 hour shift or required necessary hours.

• Ability to work flexible shifts to meet production demands, to include working some time on weekends.

• Ability to work in team environment.

• Work is performed in high-speed, manufacturing and warehouse environment

• Work requires exposure to all temperature changes, high noise levels, working around moving equipment, tanks, heights, wet conditions, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc...

• Working hours must be flexible with the ability to work all shifts and extended hours as needed

• Personal protective equipment to include but not limited to steel toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and uniform requirements.

• Hoist, hand cart, hand tools, measuring instruments, equipment operations manuals.

• Cleaning equipment and chemicals

• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams.

• Travel to Vendor and other Company Locations

• Delivering Presentations

• Attend required meetings.

• Operate general office equipment, i.e. fax, copier, and supplies.