BM Operator 1

Position Summary

The Blow Mold Operator I is a developmental role focused on learning, assisting, basic quality checks, minor repairs, and following direction of senior operators.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operator I starts by reviewing shift requirements with the Team Lead or Supervisor, processing leftover regrind, and verifying that screens are clean and safe.
• Observing and learning the blender calibration process.
• Assists in ensuring blow molding machines operate safely, efficiently, and continuously.
• Assists in maintaining safe, efficient, and continuous machine operation.
• Responsible for reporting production delays, risks, or issues.
• Monitors and ensures bottle quality meets QA standards.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs and machine adjustments as directed and reports more extensive issues.
• Monitors and maintains adequate supplies of resins, colorant, and labels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

All employees are responsible for working safely and supporting a strong safety culture. Responsibilities include:

• Following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Immediately reporting unsafe conditions, injuries, near misses, spills, or equipment concerns.
• Using required PPE properly.
• Participating in safety training and meetings.
• Following lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication, emergency response, and other required safety practices.
• Stopping work or escalating concerns when an unsafe condition exists.

Quality Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for supporting product and process quality by:

• Following quality standards, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Reporting nonconforming materials, products, or processes.
• Completing required quality documentation accurately.
• Participating in corrective actions or continuous improvement activities.
• Understanding how the role impacts customer satisfaction, compliance, and company performance.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or technical training preferred.
• 0-1 year of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, maintenance, quality, or related environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with developing troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, safety rules, production schedules, labels, specifications, or technical documents.
• Basic math, measurement, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position may include:

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive hand, wrist, arm, or shoulder movements.
• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, parts, controls, materials, or equipment.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, face shields, respirators, or protective clothing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or around moving machinery, if applicable.

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range and Benefits:$21-$27 per hour. Benefits eligible on 1st of month after 30 days of employment.