3630 Operator Mechanic (Packing Dept) - Day Shift

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc.; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc. in Mount Olive, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join their production team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and operate complex machinery safely and accurately.

The primary responsibility includes ensuring accurate filling of jars, cleaning machinery, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates must have prior machine operation experience and the ability to work on their feet for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating machines in a production manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read and write in English required.

Responsibilities

• Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure correct bottle fill.
• Inspects packing machine for cleanliness.
• Stops operation if a foreign object is seen in product.
• Records information on machine operation and jar breakage.

Skills

Operating complex machinery

Math skills (addition and subtraction)

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma with additional training preferred

Tools

Conveyor

Packing machinery

Stainless steel rod

Knife

Pliers

Mallet

Scales

Pans

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced advanced Machine Operator (Operator Mechanic) to join our high-performance production team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in precision, and can operate complex machinery with confidence and accuracy.

Summary

Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure a steady flow of bottles and product throughout the machine to get correct bottle fill. Chief responsibility is to ensure all bottles leaving the packing machine have maximum amount of product in them.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Determines that conveyor belts do not overload, that jars are filled properly and that jars remain upright. Uses tools to unclog vibration pan when needed. Notifies supervisor of any machinery breakdown. Stops operation if a foreign object is seen in product and contacts Supervisor for further instructions.
• Notes and records information on machine operated, item packed and jar size; jar breakage; and machine down time. Uses math skills including addition and subtraction for these reports.
• 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.

Qualifications

High school plus additional training preferred. Prior experience operating machines in a production manufacturing environment required. Ability to read and write in English required. Required math skills are addition and subtraction.

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: particular 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 operating 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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.