3630 Packing Operator Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing industry seeks an Entry Level Packing Operator Mechanic. The role involves operating packing machinery, ensuring correct bottle fills, and maintaining overall equipment cleanliness. Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced environment with essential responsibilities ensuring product quality and safety. Numerous employee benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, provide an attractive employment offer.

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

Qualifications

• High school education and additional training preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English required.
• Required math skills are addition and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure proper fill of bottles.
• Inspects incoming jars, manages jar breakage procedures.
• Notifies supervisor of any machinery breakdown or foreign object within the product.

Skills

Ability to read and write in English

Required math skills are addition and subtraction

Education

High school plus additional training preferred

Tools

Conveyor

Packing machinery

Job description

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Summary

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

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary

Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure steady flow of bottles and product thoughout 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.

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 (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.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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