3860 Capping Machine Operator - Goldsboro (Day Shift)

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.•Goldsboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Olive Pickle Company is seeking a qualified skilled and motivated Capping Machine Operator to join our team. The Capping Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring capping equipment to ensure bottles or containers are sealed correctly and consistently. This role includes setting up the machine, performing routine adjustments, inspecting product quality, and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues. The operator maintains a clean, safe work area and supports smooth production flow by ensuring equipment runs efficiently and meets all quality and safety standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday (during peak season), 5:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. schedule may vary based on the needs of the department Summary Operates controls for the feeding line, brine pump, brine conveyor, capper conveyor, and jar washer conveyor. Is eligible to begin training towards Machine Operator/Mechanic status.

Requirements

High school or equivalency needed.
Additional trades training a strong plus.
Must successfully complete company training module for two pieces of qualified equipment.
Ability to speak, read and write English required.
Required math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Intermediate level computer skills needed.

Nice To Haves

CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Responsibilities

Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and operates qualified equipment in the Capping and Pasteurizing Department. Performance criteria includes safety, production, quality, housekeeping, 5S, training and teamwork.
Sets up, adjusts and helps repair all equipment in capping area, including the conveyors, tilt briner, cappers, and dud detection equipment. Assists in rebuilding parts to the capper, including the capper tracks, roller brackets, pulleys, and sealing shoe assembly.
Manually lifts and carries boxes of caps from designated area to appropriate line. Lifts boxes overhead and dumps caps into cap hopper. Important to keep caps in hopper at all times but do not overfill. Flattens cap boxes for disposal.
Visually and physically monitors capping quality on all lines. Manually lifts and places catwalks and trash receptacles on lines prior to startup.
Adjusts brine flow and line speed as needed.
Monitors dud detector throughout shift and sends all ejected jars for rework.
Monitors to assure that all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits. The machine operator/mechanic’s absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality.
Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment.
Keeps records of downtime and product checks.
Cleans and maintains assigned work area, including performing equipment PMs, checking oil levels, greasing, 5S, etc.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Assists in training seasonal machine laborers.
Assists DIN personnel.
May occasionally drive forklift.
Occasionally works on other lines as needed.
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.