3691 Finished Goods Machine Operator

Mt. Olive Pickles Co.; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a nightshift position where you will set up and operate essential equipment in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for those looking to grow into a Machine Operator/Mechanic status while ensuring product quality and safety standards are met. You will have the opportunity to train seasonal workers and work with various machinery, making each day unique. An established industry player offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and a chance to be part of a team that values quality and safety. If you're ready to take on new challenges and advance your career, this position is for you.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional trades training is a strong plus.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment while ensuring food safety and quality.
• Perform quality checks and maintain records of downtime.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional trades training

Tools

Basic hand tools

Scan gun

Measuring devices

Job description

Description

This is a Nightshift position

We have 2 openings

Summary

Sets up and operates one piece of equipment. Is eligible to begin training towards Machine Operator/Mechanic status.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Sets up and operates equipment. Always checks for latest revision of packing schedule before setting up line.
• Monitors to assure that all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits. This employee’s absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality.
• Visually and physically performs quality checks of labels and coding on assigned line.
• Keeps records of downtime and product checks.
• Adjusts line speeds as needed.
• Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and maintains assigned work area.
• Works on various lines as needed.
• Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other duties

• Assists in training seasonal Machine Laborers.
• Occasionally is responsible for more than one machine.
• Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
• Receives verbal and written instructions from supervisor on 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 or equivalency needed. Additional trades training a strong plus. Ability to speak, read and write English strongly preferred. Required math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use of charts and forms. Basic computer skills needed. CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Will vary by machine operated. Machinery in Finished Goods includes, but is not limited to, conveyors, labelers, printers, case jets, tamper evident banding machinery, tray formers, inserters, fillers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, case packers. Some machinery may have multiple functions. Tools may include basic hand tools, scan gun and measuring devices.

Physical Demands

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• 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 forces.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing: Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity.

Work Environment

Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with grease, ink, dust and glue. Fumes from hot pepper, ink, glue and forklifts. Earplugs required due to irritating machinery noise. Head cover and beard cover required. Steel toed shoes recommended but not 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.