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Kraft Heinz - Winchester, VA

Full-time

Winchester, VA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Blow Mold Operator at Kraft Heinz is responsible for providing on-line support to the Kool-Aid Burst team by transforming raw materials into plastic bottles. This role involves operating blow molding equipment, conducting quality checks, and ensuring adherence to safety and manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Starts up, shuts down, and operates blow molding equipment, Conair system, extruders, blow molders, dressers, grinders, conveyors, and bulk resin handling systems.
• Tests, receives or rejects, and unloads bulk deliveries of plastic resin, maneuvering on and around railcars and using platforms to check resin levels and blend systems.
• Diagnoses quality and mechanical issues, makes corrective adjustments/repairs, and advises technicians of issues when needed.
• Notifies Coordinator of issues such as bearing changes and mold replacements.
• Conducts quality checks and records results on bottle weight, magnets, and blow molder temperatures.
• Monitors and corrects bottle weights, bottle shape, and inventory of resin levels.
• Maintains good housekeeping and performs CIP's and PM's.
• Provides input toward team development and participates in Daily Directional Settings improvement meetings.
• Maintains Employee Food Safety Awareness.
• Follows Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience as Blowmold Operator or held the position of Blowmold Utility.
• Safety Awareness: Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, showing concern for all aspects of the job, and accurately checking processes and tasks.
• Adaptability: Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Working optimally with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority to accomplish organizational goals.