3730 Packing Depalitizer Machine Attendent/Forklift Op-Dayshift

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc.; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc. is seeking an operator to run a semi-automatic depalletizer and forklift for delivering glass to the filling line. The role requires reading and following written instructions, maintaining equipment and reporting daily usage and breakage data.

We offer full-time employment in a production setting. You will work inside a plant environment with exposure to peppers, grease, and machinery noise, and must comply with safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred. Ability to read and write in English is required for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate semi-automatic depalletizer and jar equipment as directed.
• Complete Glass Usage and Glass Breakage reports daily.
• Follow safety rules and company policies at all times.
• Perform duties of related packing roles as needed by supervisor.
• Maintain clean work area and participate in training and meetings.
• Receive and execute instructions from packing schedule or supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We have ONE opening

Operates semi-automatic bulk depalletizer and forklift to deliver glass to filling machine.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates semi-automatic depalletizer, jar rinser, spice dispenser and all associated jar conveyors.
• Completes Glass Usage Report and Glass Breakage Report daily.
• Follows safety rules and company policies.
• Performs some duties of FL Operator, Uncaser, Packer/Laborer and/or Packing Machine Operator on occasion.
• Cleans work area.
• Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
• Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school plus additional training preferred. Ability to read and write in English needed for job tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Depalletizing machinery, glass unscrambler, hand tools.

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.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontal 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.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• 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 determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (ie., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of acilities or structures (ie., security guard, inspection, 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 and beard cover required.