Trainee Extrusion Machine Operator Jobs in Florida

Position Summary 

The Blow Mold Operator operates plastic blow molding machines and ensures that the production of containers is made in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Driving Company Performance

• Operate plastic blow molding machines following all safety protocol.
• Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles. 
• Operate bagger and debagger stations.
• Troubleshoot and make minor repair of blow mold equipment.
• Monitor empty bottle weights and make 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.
• Utilize 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 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.

Employee Development

• Food Safety Training
• Quality Assurance training

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Work Experience

1 year experience in strong industrial machine operations 

2+ years’ experience operating production equipment, blow mold or plastic extrusion 

Experience in food and beverage industry 

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of industrial machines – blow mold/plastic extrusion
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork
• Basic Math skills
• Detail-oriented
• Follow and comply with all safety standards 

Additional Skills/Notes

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability  
• Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE
• Able to work in a team environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

This position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing warehouse that has a wet and cold environment with some exposure to dust and fumes.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.  Employees are required to wear PPE provided by the company in compliance with OSHA regulations, including wearing hearing protection. Working overtime, weekends, and on holidays is required.  Employees may experience swings in work-related demands of this position. 

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, kneel and, bend throughout the entire shift.

Employees must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Hours

Shift

Overtime, weekends and Holidays

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TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

3RD. SHIFT

OFF

5:00 pm to 1:00 am

5:00 pm to 1:00 am

OFF

5:00 pm to 1:00 pm

5:00 pm to 1:00 am

5:00 pm to 1:00am

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

EEO Statement: The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.