3761 Capping Past Controller (Night Shift) DC

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

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Olive Pickle Company is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for a Capping Pasteurizer Controller role. This position operates and monitors pasteurizer functions to properly pasteurize each product according to established Company Standards. The work schedule is Monday - Saturday (during peak season), with a typical shift from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though the schedule may vary based on the needs of the department.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent needed.
Ability to read, write and speak English required for job tasks.
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions required for job tasks.

Responsibilities

Operates switch box controls to start pasteurizer.
Turns on water to pasteurizer, adjusts water to troughs and operates temperature controls to set temperature according to Company specifications for size and item run.
Opens valves to allow steam into pasteurizer.
Adjusts pasteurizer belts according to size and item run.
Verifies the belt speed with a ruler at the beginning of the shift.
Cleans all screens in holding tanks throughout the shift to ensure proper water flow and prevent damage to pumps.
Checks and records the temperature of thermometers on each section of the pasteurizer every 45 minutes.
Checks and records two temperature readings (highest and lowest) of 2 sample jars from sections 4-7, and the vacuum, pressure, and volume of each jar every 45 minutes.
Monitors the HACCP and Quality critical limit for time and temperature every 45 minutes throughout the shift.
Obtains a calibrated thermometer from QC at the beginning of each shift.
Checks all vacuum and pressure gauges for accuracy and adjusts or replaces as needed at the beginning of each shift.
Cleans the screens in each holding tank at the beginning of each shift.
Checks all regulating equipment and notifies supervisor if needed at the beginning of each shift.
Adjusts cold water volume to achieve maximum cooling with minimum water usage for each product run (no more than 50 gpm). Checks and records this every 45 minutes.
Records information on broken jars and jars returned to the pasteurizer or capper.
May be assigned to control one or two pasteurizers.
Keeps work space clean and tidy.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Performs duties of Unscrambler if 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.