Machine Operator- 2nd Shift

Location & Shift

3865 Grape Street, Denver, Colorado 80207
• 8 hour 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Targeted Pay Range: $22.07 - $28.22

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies; demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others; embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies; ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable laws and regulations; keeps the work area clutter‑free, clean, and organized.
• Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin, and other mechanical changes.
• Operates blow‑mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adheres to quality control and to blow‑mold process procedure; introduces troubleshooting and resolves process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections (drop tests, audits, weights, quality checks) and inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling; makes adjustments to meet product specifications according to site variations.
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repair on blow‑mold and support equipment; immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed; picks up dropped bottles, places them into bins or grinder as required; ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging according to specific customer requirements; moves finished goods to designated area.
• Prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies, and other; prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job tasks from Lead Operator or Supervisor; receives assistance on unusual problems and has work reviewed for sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management; duties may differ by plant based on equipment and plant design. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
• Responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line.
• The Machine Operator is also responsible for following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.
• Prefer high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach out, over, and below with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.