Blow Mold Technician

Location: Zephyrhills, FL

Category: Manufacturing / Operations

Department: Blowmold

Job ID: 10145-en_US

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $24.81 / Hour
Schedule: 12-hour shifts on rotating 2/2/3 schedule
5:00 pm – 5:00 am, Night Shift, Full-Time
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Day 1 enrollment

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Safely and proactively operate, troubleshoot, and optimize PET blow mold and support equipment
  • Meet performance targets for blow molding
  • Ensure proper setup of blow mold machines
  • Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize bottle quality and correct defects, including the completion of hourly quality checks
  • Manage bottle silo level, merge/dump gate setup, and blower speeds
  • Routinely communicate with up/down stream operators to maximize line performance
  • Execute preform and bottle changeovers
  • Maintain machine adjustment logs
  • Comply with sanitation standards, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Follow contamination prevention and machine cleaning procedures
  • Become proficient in facility specific blow molder equipment operations and troubleshooting
  • Use troubleshooting to correct downtime issues
  • Communicate with maintenance on machine performance issues, submit work requests for corrective maintenance
  • Cross train and perform duties of other team members as needed
  • Assist with equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and rebuilds as needed

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

  • High school diploma or GED additional technical training or certifications desired
  • Prior experience operating PET blowmold equipment, troubleshooting blowmold components (i.e. t-arm, spindle, blowing valves) and processing experience is needed
  • Solid computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and enterprise management software (SAP)
  • Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively
  • Solid problem solving and decision making skills
  • Comfort working in a high speed production environment
  • Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills
  • Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7business operating through most weekends and holidays
  • Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview
  • Successful completion of a post offer physical, drug screen and background check are required

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com

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