3730 Packing Machine Operator -Dayshift/DC Production

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Mt. Olive, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure steady flow of bottles and product throughout the machine to get the correct bottle fill. The chief responsibility is to ensure all bottles leaving the packing machine have the maximum amount of product in them.

Requirements

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. Important to always remove jars 10 feet on either side of broken jar before restarting operation, and to carry out the 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.