Packing Machine Operator

Packing Machine Operator
Position Available!

Come join our family…the #1 brand of pickles, peppers, and relishes!

Mt. Olive Pickle Company offers a competitive salary and benefit package and continues to strive to be the Employer of Choice within the community.

For a Limited time only, offering up to $1,000 in bonuses!!!

We have an opening for a Packing Machine Operatoron Day Shift. 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. High school plus additional training preferred. Ability to read and write in English required. Required math skills are addition and subtraction.

Key Functions

· 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 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.

Other Duties

· 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.

Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action /Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.30 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Machine Operator: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person