3830 Packing Spear Machine Operator (Goldsboro)

Mt. Olive Pickles Co.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Packing Spear Machine Operator, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality and efficiency. In this position, you will operate and maintain packing machinery, inspect incoming jars, and follow strict safety protocols. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in a hands-on role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Be part of a team that values quality and safety in every step of the production process.

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 with additional training preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing machinery to ensure correct product fill.
• Inspect jars and report any quality issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Mathematical Skills (Addition, Subtraction)

Attention to Detail

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Additional Training

Tools

Conveyor

Packing Machinery

Stainless Steel Rod

Knife

Pliers

Mallet

Scales

Pans

Job description

Description

We have THREE openings for a day shift Packing Spear Machine Operator for the Goldsboro Location.

Summary

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

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.

Must ensure doors are shut and locked on machine prior to machine start up and must follow all other company safety rules.

Operator must maintain speed of machine to ensure the correct amount of product is being delivered to the line for efficient production unless otherwise instructed by management based on product quality

Clear any jam ups in machine using proper lock out tag out procedures.

Inform line leader or maintenance of any operating issues with machine

Responsible for reporting any food safety or quality issues to supervisor as well as the following specific duties involving food safety and quality:

a. Grade product for correct size (correct height of spear in jar) and feed machine

b. Inform Line leader or supervisor if product quality changes

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.