Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) - 2nd Shift

Dole Food Company • Bessemer City, NC

431d • $40,893 - $40,893

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) position at Dole Food Company involves operating packaging lines and tray equipment for processing fresh vegetable products. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and safety of the products while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment. The PMO will work under the supervision of the Production Supervisor and PMO lead, and is considered a safety-sensitive position requiring adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements

• Three to four years of experience in a production environment
• Manufacturing/food experience desirable
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; BS desirable
• Work keys required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid mechanical skills
• Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance
• Ability to follow directions and interact well with co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and accept constructive criticism

Responsibilities

• Operate Hayssen packaging and scale equipment
• Operate tray equipment
• Perform set-ups, shut downs, and adjust control settings and logics
• Solve problems relating to specifications for packaging quality, weights, fills, seals, tray, and film runs
• Perform quality checks, product and film changeovers, mechanical adjustments, and required paperwork
• Assist dryer, packaging and stacking teams to ensure productivity accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure quality and safety of raw and finished product
• Ensure safe operating process for all equipment
• Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow and hone skills
• Shift differential pay of $0.45 for 2nd shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED