BLOWMOLD OPERATOR

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future
HP Hood’s culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, 401k matches and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
As a member of the HP Hood team also you'll enjoy: • Stable work environment• Health Savings and Flexible spending accounts offered• Company paid life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance• Paid sick days• 10 paid holidays• Paid Vacation after 6 months• Profit sharing• Biannual incentives and attendance bonus• Free Employee Assistance Programs• Scholarships• Multiple events and activities• Referral Bonus• And morePosition Summary: Under direction of the Blowmold Supervisor and/or Blowmold Manager, perform basic maintenance activities on all machines within the Blowmold department in order to keep the machines in optimal working condition.
Perform preventative maintenance activities, and scheduled repairs.
Perform assigned responsibilities to support the safe and productive manufacture of quality product and to meet the goals of the company.SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri; Off Sat & SunSHIFT: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMCOMP: $30.70 - $32.28/hr.Essential Functions:
Safe & efficient operation of blow mold machines, trimmers, bagging and debagging equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment as necessary. Responsible for coordinating shift production needs and reporting paperwork. All duties relating to product quality control. Oversee loading and unloading of bottles following FIFO standards. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules as necessary. Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision. Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations. Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner. Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices.” Actively participate in special teams representing the production department. Maintain a clean & safe work environment. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:
Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Serves as a backup for all other blow mold employees.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent 3-5 yrs operating bottle manufacturing and related equipment Experience in the basic repair and preventative maintenance of blow mold equipment Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors. Basic math skills. Basic Computer skills Ability to work independently with little supervision, and as part of a team. Good communication skills. Multi-tasked individual.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move at a quick pace. Frequent Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
Sitting: Rarely Walking: Frequent Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequent Lifting: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.): Occasional Climbing: Ladders to make adjustment and to clear jams. Occasional Pushing/Pulling: Dollies of bottles and bails or recycled plastic up to 50 lbs. Occasional Environment: Dry, temperature variations from 50 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Floors are dry. Constant Use of chemicals: Occasional Noise: Moderate to heavy (hearing protection is required). Constant
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"