3861 Capping Machine Operator Goldsboro (Night Shift)

Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday (during peak season), 4:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Schedule may vary based on the needs of the department. Operates controls for the feeding line, brine pump, brine conveyor, capper conveyor, and jar washer conveyor. Is eligible to begin training towards Machine Operator/Mechanic up, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and operates qualified equipment in the Capping and Pasteurizing Department. Performance criteria includes safety, production, quality, housekeeping, 5S, training and teamwork. Sets up, adjusts and helps repair all equipment in capping area, including the conveyors, tilt briner, cappers, and dud detection equipment. Assists in rebuilding parts to the capper, including the capper tracks, roller brackets, pulleys, and sealing shoe assembly. Manually lifts and carries boxes of caps from designated area to appropriate line. Lifts boxes overhead and dumps caps into cap hopper. Important to keep caps in hopper at all times but do not overfill. Flattens cap boxes for disposal. Visually and physically monitors capping quality on all lines. Manually lifts and places catwalks and trash receptacles on lines prior to startup. Adjusts brine flow and line speed as needed. Monitors dud detector throughout shift and sends all ejected jars for rework. Monitors to assure that all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits. The machine operator/mechanic's absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality. Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment. Keeps records of downtime and product checks. Cleans and maintains assigned work area, including performing equipment PMs, checking oil levels, greasing, 5S, etc. Follows safety rules and company policies. Assists in training seasonal machine laborers. Assists DIN personnel. May occasionally drive forklift. Occasionally works on other lines as needed. Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.

Benefits include: 401(k), 401(k) matching, profit sharing, dental insurance, employee discount, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time-off, referral program, and vision insurance. Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities. Requirements include high school or equivalency needed. Additional trades training a strong plus. Must successfully complete company training module for two pieces of qualified equipment. Ability to speak, read and write English required. Required math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Intermediate level computer skills needed. CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus. Supervisory responsibilities are none. Machines, equipment, tools used include capper, conveyors, syrup and brine pump, tilt brines, variable speed motor, dud detector, hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdriver, hammer, files, drills, air buffer, grinder, tap gun. Physical demands include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and close visual acuity. Work environment includes working inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation and wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with grease and yellow food coloring. Fumes from hot pepper. Ear plugs required due to irritating machine noise. Head cover and beard cover required. Safety glasses required when using power tools, hammer, chisels, punches, etc.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.