3631 Packing Machine Operator

Mt. Olive Pickles Co.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking an operator for packing machinery. The role involves ensuring product quality and proper machine operation, with a focus on safe practices and adherence to company policies. Applicants should have a high school diploma and basic math skills.

Benefits

401(k)

Matching profit sharing

Insurance options

Employee discounts

Flexible spending

Paid time off

Referral programs

And more benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma and additional training preferred.
• Ability to read/write in English required.
• Basic math skills (addition/subtraction).

Responsibilities

• Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure proper bottle fill.
• Inspects packing machine for cleanliness and reports defects.
• Records operational data and ensures proper loading of jars.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read/write in English

Education

High school diploma

Additional training preferred

Tools

Conveyor

Packing machinery

Job description

Work Schedule: 5:30 p.m. - until (typically 3:00/3:30 a.m.), weekends as needed

Summary: Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure a steady flow of bottles and product throughout the machine, aiming for correct bottle fill. The chief responsibility is to ensure all bottles leaving the packing machine contain the maximum amount of product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Inspects packing machine for cleanliness and operates control panels for various machinery components.
• Inspects incoming jars for defects; stops operation and follows broken jar procedures if necessary.
• Ensures conveyor belts do not overload, jars are filled properly, and remain upright; unclogs vibration pans as needed.
• Notifies supervisor of machinery breakdowns or foreign objects in product.
• Records operational data, including machine used, jar size, breakages, and downtime, using basic math skills.
• Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other Duties:

• May perform duties of Packer/Laborer occasionally.
• Participates in training, meetings, and team projects.
• Follows instructions and performs other tasks as directed.

Benefits include: 401(k), matching, profit sharing, insurance options, employee discounts, flexible spending, paid time off, referral programs, and more.

Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and additional training preferred; ability to read/write in English required.
• Basic math skills (addition/subtraction).

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used: Conveyor, packing machinery, stainless steel rods, knives, pliers, mallet, scales, pans.

Physical Demands:

• Reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping.
• Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, 10 pounds constantly.
• Requires visual acuity for machine operation and mechanical tasks.

Work Environment:

• Indoor work with seasonal temperature variations and occasional wetness.
• Exposure to fumes, machinery noise, grease; protective gear required.