The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. It’s an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s flagship market. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do!
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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
JOB LOCATION AND WORK CONDITIONS
- 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
EQUIPMENT
- 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
ADDITIONAL ASKS
- 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.