Igloo Products Corp

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About the position

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Blow Mold Operator.

This role is responsible for the operation of high-speed Blow Molding and auxiliary equipment to manufacture plastic parts for cooler related products meeting quality and production standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Blow Molding Machines.
• Responsible for visual inspection of production for defects based on Standard. Monitor product for any quality issues.
• Accurately Track production and reject production form.
• verify that the equipment is operating properly. Notify Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Adhere to all Safety Practices.
• Participate and support lean activities.
• Ensure work area meets 5S guidelines.
• Perform product stacking per engineering standards.
• Operate foam equipment.
• Cutting trim flash from parts.
• Get the proper material for the required machines in a safe, productive and efficient manner.
• Operate hot Stamp machines.
• Operate Sonic welders, handle back – up install.
• Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping by 5S standards in the assigned work area. Work areas must be kept free and clear of trash (paper, plastic, cups, bottles, and gloves) or any items which are not necessary to perform work assignment. 
• Keep fixture/mold/tooling rack areas clean and organized.
• Re-grind unacceptable parts.
• Achieve established daily performance target.
• Relieve other Machine Operators in the occurrence of machine downtime or job re-assignment in pursuit of maintaining departmental efficiency and quality of production.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on blow molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.
• Completion of New Hire Training.
• Able to trim, inspect, parts from multiple machines while working in high heat conditions.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Experience: Previous manufacturing experience.
• Language Skills: Able to read, write, and communicate in English or Spanish.
• The ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently is essential.
• Action oriented – results driven.
• Math Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Able to stand and work 12-hour shift; Able to stoop and bend; Able to walk quickly and climb stairs; Able to lift a maximum of 25 lbs. multiple times per day during a 12-hour shift; Able to manipulate tools with both hands. Minimum height requirement of 60 inches.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Work Environment: Manufacturing environment is hot and humid in summer months; cold during winter months. Loud noise requiring ear protection.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics: 

• One (1) year Blow Molding experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Familiar with industrial products.

And of course – our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)