3831 Packing Spear Machine Operator at Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Control Panel Operation, Inspection, Safety Procedures, Lock Out Tag Out, Record Keeping, Addition, Subtraction, Food Safety, Quality Control, Machine Jam Clearance, Communication, Reading, Writing

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description Summary Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure steady flow of bottles and product throughout machine to get correct bottle fill. Chief responsibility is to ensure all bottles leaving the packing machine have maximum amount of product in them. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions Inspects packing machine for cleanliness. Operates control panel for flume separator, for conveyor which fills packing machine, for packing machine which fills jars on line with product, and for all related conveyors. Inspects incoming jars for inferior or broken glass. If jar breaks, stops entire operation to contact supervisor to carry out broken jar procedures. Important to always remove jars 10 feet on either side of broken jar before restarting operation, and to carry out remainder of broken jar procedures as specified by the Supervisor. Notes and records information on (1) machine operated, item packed and jar size (2) jar breakage and (3) machine down time. Uses math skills including addition and subtraction for these reports. Must ensure doors are shut and locked on machine prior to machine start up and must follow all other company safety rules. Operator must maintain speed of machine to ensure the correct amount of product is being delivered to the line for efficient production unless otherwise instructed by management based on product quality Clear any jam ups in machine using proper lock out tag out procedures. Inform line leader or maintenance of any operating issues with machine Responsible for reporting any food safety or quality issues to supervisor as well as the following specific duties involving food safety and quality: a. Grade product for correct size (correct height of spear in jar) and feed machine b. Inform Line leader or supervisor if product quality changes Follows safety rules and company policies. Other Duties May perform duties of Packer/Laborer upon occasion. Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate. Receives written and verbal instructions on the above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Profit Sharing Dental Insurance Employee Discount Flexible spending account Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time-Off Referral Program Vision Insurance Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities. Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High school plus additional training preferred. Ability to read and write in English required. Required math skills are addition and subtraction. Supervisory Responsibilities None Machines, Equipment, Tools Used Conveyor, Packing machinery, Stainless steel rod, Knife, Pliers, Mallet, Scales, Pans. Physical Demands Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach, performs mechanical or skilled trades or a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. Work Environment Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Fumes from hot pepper and forklifts. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Some contact with grease. Head cover/beard cover and apron required.

Responsibilities

The primary duty is operating packing machinery controls to maintain a steady flow of product and ensure bottles receive the correct fill amount. This includes inspecting machinery, monitoring product quality, and clearing jams while adhering strictly to safety protocols.