3891 Finished Goods Operator Mechanic LEAD - Goldsboro

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone bonus $1,500

Job summary

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc. in Goldsboro, NC, is seeking a maintenance-oriented Machine Operator to set up, troubleshoot, repair and operate department equipment.

You will coordinate work under supervision and resolve production or equipment problems to keep lines running smoothly. You will perform preventive maintenance and inspections, adjust line speeds to meet standards, monitor product quality and maintain a clean work area in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with trades training a plus.
• Must complete company training modules for all equipment.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Intermediate computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and operates department equipment.
• Coordinates work and resolves production or equipment problems under supervision.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspection of all equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area and monitors food safety and quality.
• Adjusts line speeds to meet standards and maximize production.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Independent worker

Computer skills

Learning agility

CRC certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trades training

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Summary

Qualified by successful completion of certified training modules and methods to set up, operate and maintain all qualified pieces of equipment for assigned inside production departments. Under the supervision of the supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production and equipment problems for assigned inside production departments (Cutting, Packing, Capping, Finished goods).

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces parts, and operates qualified equipment in the department.
• Under the supervision of the supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production or equipment problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspection of all equipment.
• Sets up, operates, repairs, and maintains equipment in the department to produce safe quality food while meeting department KPI’s.
• Adjusts line speeds as necessary to meet standards and maximize production while maintaining quality.
• Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment; writes work requests for any repairs and has supervisor approve; makes DIN calls as needed.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment including replacement of parts on equipment as required to minimize downtime; notifies maintenance of any assistance needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned work area, including servicing and performing preventive maintenance on equipment, checking oil levels, greasing, etc.
• Monitors to assure that all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits; the lead machine operator/mechanic’s absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality.
• Hands out and later collects and reviews weekly and monthly preventive maintenance reports.
• Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other Duties

• Assumes some duties of Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Assists in training and monitoring progress of employees in department.
• Assumes responsibilities of Operator Mechanic, Time Keeper and Staffer when needed.
• Records weekly inventory of department supplies.
• Performs grinding and sheet metal operations in minor fabrication projects.
• Operates forklift occasionally in some job tasks.
• 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.

Milestone Bonus Opportunities

For new hires in Maintenance, Machine Operator, Operator Mechanic, and Truck Driver, there is a chance to earn up to $1,500 during their first year if all eligibility criteria are met.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school or equivalency needed; additional trades training a strong plus.
• Must successfully complete company training modules for all pieces of qualified equipment.
• Ability to speak, read and write English required.
• Uses mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions in sizing materials, computing amount of material needed, reporting time, etc.
• Uses mathematics together with complicated equipment diagrams, specifications, charts, tables, and various types of precision measuring instruments.
• Must be able to work independently, plan sequences, make decisions concerning mathematical and equipment procedures and perform any of the tasks listed above.
• Must be able to learn new technology and instruct Operator Mechanics of lesser skill or experience.
• Intermediate level computer skills needed.
• CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Is not a supervisor, but has certain responsibilities in leading others in the department. Will assume some supervisor duties in his/her absence.

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Will vary by machine and assigned department. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, conveyors, labelers, printers, case jets, tamper evident banding machinery, tray formers, inserters, fillers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, case packers, pumps, cutting machinery, cappers, fillers, color sorters, blanchers and pasteurizers. Some machinery may have multiple functions, be computerized, and/or have robotic components. Tools may include basic hand tools, scan gun and measuring devices. Forklift.

Physical Demands

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.