3630 Operator Mechanic (Packing Dept) - Day Shift

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Mt Olive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced advanced Machine Operator (Operator Mechanic) to join our high-performance production team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in precision, and can operate complex machinery with confidence and accuracy. Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure steady flow of bottles and product throughout machine to get correct bottle fill. Chief responsibility is to ensure all bottles leaving the packing machine have maximum amount of product in them.

Requirements

Prior experience operating machines in a production manufacturing environment required.
Ability to read and write in English required.
Required math skills are addition and subtraction.

Nice To Haves

High school plus additional training preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects packing machine for cleanliness.
Operates control panel for flume separator, for conveyor which fills packing machine, for packing machine which fills jars on line with product, and for all related conveyors.
Inspects incoming jars for inferior or broken glass. If jar breaks, stops entire operation to contact supervisor to carry out broken jar procedures. Always remove jars 10 feet on either side of broken jar before restarting operation, and carry out remainder of broken jar procedures as specified by the Supervisor.
Determines that conveyor belts do not overload, that jars are filled properly and that jars remain upright.
Uses tools to unclog vibration pan when needed.
Notifies supervisor of any machinery breakdown.
Stops operation if a foreign object is seen in product and contacts Supervisor for further instructions.
Notes and records information on (1) machine operated, item packed and jar size (2) jar breakage and (3) machine down time.
Uses math skills including addition and subtraction for these reports.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
May perform duties of Packer/Laborer upon occasion.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written and verbal instructions on the above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.