Job Description:

The Senior Utility Operator – Blowmold is responsible for maintaining working knowledge and must be able to operate all equipment and perform all roles in the blowmold environment.   

• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment on all blowmolds.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Maintain competency related to ingredient mix for pasteurization and batching process.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Will have working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error.
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete log books as required.
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• 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.
• Utilizing 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 of 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.