3830 Packing Spear Machine Operator (Goldsboro)

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Packing Machine Operator for day shifts at their Goldsboro location. The role involves operating packing machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic math skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure steady flow of bottles.
• Inspects packing machine for cleanliness and operates control panels.
• Records information on machine operation, jar size, breakage, and downtime.

Skills

English

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Conveyor

Packing Machinery

Knife

Pliers

Mallet

Scales

Pans

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

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

Summary

Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure a steady flow of bottles and product throughout the machine, ensuring 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 components such as flume separator, conveyor, and packing machine.
• Inspects incoming jars for defects; stops operation and follows broken jar procedures if needed.
• Records information on machine operation, jar size, breakage, and downtime, using basic math skills.
• Ensures safety protocols, including locking doors before startup.
• Maintains machine speed for optimal product delivery unless instructed otherwise.
• Clears jams using proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Reports operational issues to line leader or maintenance.

Food Safety and Quality

• Grades product for correct size and feeds the machine accordingly.
• Informs supervisor of any changes in product quality.

Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other Duties

May perform duties of Packer/Laborer as needed, participate in training and meetings, and perform other tasks as directed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

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

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school diploma plus 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 rod, Knife, Pliers, Mallet, Scales, Pans.

Physical Demands

Reaching, standing for prolonged periods, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally, and visual acuity for operating machinery.

Work Environment

Indoor work with seasonal temperature variations, intermittent wetness, fumes, machinery noise, grease contact, and required protective gear.