Pasteurizer Controller

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. manufactures the best-selling brand of pickles in the country with distribution in all 50 states. The company ferments pickles on site and produces fresh-packed pickles, peppers, relishes and much more. In business for over 90 years, Mt. Olive is known for quality products, dedicated employees, and its support of the local community. We strive continually to improve our operations, to make our processes better and more efficient, and to deliver the best quality and value for our customers and consumers. We seek forward thinking individuals with a desire to make a difference

Mt. Olive Pickle Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Pasteurizer Controller on 1st Shift

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday and Saturdays depending on season. Hours may vary but typically fall from 6:30.a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Summary:

Operates and monitors pasteurizer functions to properly pasteurize each product according to established Company Standards. Operates switch box controls to start pasteurizer. Turns on water to pasteurizer, adjusts water to troughs and operates temperature controls to set temperature according to Company specifications for size and item run. Opens valves to allow steam into pasteurizer. Adjusts pasteurizer belts according to size and item run. Verifies the belt speed with a ruler at the beginning of the shift. Must clean all screens in holding tanks through-out the shift to ensure proper water flow and damage doesn’t occur to pumps.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent needed. Ability to read, write and speak English required for job tasks. Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions required for job tasks.

Work environment/Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation with intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with grease and yellow food coloring. Fumes from hot pepper. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Head cover, beard cover and gloves required.
• Reaching, standing, pushing, lifting.

As part of our normal hiring process we will conduct the following: drug screen, criminal background check, reference check, and employment history verification. Failure to successfully complete any of these will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. All hires are subject to verification of Social Security Number and immigration status through our onboarding process. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is an equal opportunity employer.