3831 (Filler) Machine Operator

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Goldsboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, operates filler machine, assists in overseeing general operation of packing lines and ancillary function. This role involves assisting the Supervisor in determining proper staffing of machine lines, assigning work schedules, and relaying instructions to departmental employees. The position also requires using a personal computer for detailed staffing worksheets and assisting departmental employees with their duties and problems. Training new employees, preparing maintenance work requests, absentee reports, and accident reports are also key functions. Routine clerical duties such as making copies and completing daily reports are expected, along with adherence to safety rules and company policies. On an as-needed basis, this role may perform duties of a Packer/Laborer, Machine Operator, and Forklift Operator, and assist the Inside Production Supervisor with projects and programs. Participation in training, employee meetings, committees, and project teams is also part of the role. The employee receives instructions from the packing schedule or supervisor and performs other work as directed.

Requirements

High school plus additional training needed.
Competency on personal computer required.
Basic math skills needed.
Certified Forklift Operator.
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to read, write and speak English required.

Nice To Haves

Conversational Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists Supervisor in overseeing packing line and ancillary activities.
Assists Supervisor in determining proper staffing of machine lines.
Assigns work schedule to certain packing department employees and makes changes to employee schedules as necessary for proper staffing.
Relays instructions from Supervisor to other departmental employees.
Uses personal computer to complete detailed staffing worksheets based on employees scheduled to work.
Assists departmental employees with all duties and problems as needed.
Trains new employees.
Helps prepare maintenance work requests, absentee reports, accident reports, etc.
Performs routine clerical duties, such as making copies and completing daily reports.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Performs duties of Packer/Laborer, Machine Operator and Forklift Operator on an as-needed basis.
Assists Inside Production Supervisor with projects, programs, and other work as needed.
May lead departmental safety meetings on occasion.
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.