3861 Filler Operator Mechanic I Night Shift (Goldsboro)

Machine Operator/MechanicQualified by certified training modules and methods to set up, operate and maintain two qualified pieces of equipment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsSets 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.Other dutiesAssists 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 appropriate.Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.Benefits401(k)401(k) matchingProfit SharingDental InsuranceEmployee DiscountFlexible spending accountHealth InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time-OffReferral ProgramVision InsuranceMt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities.RequirementsNoneMachines, Equipment, Tools UsedCapper, Conveyors, Tilt brines, Variable Speed Motor, Dud Detector, Pliers, Wrenches, Screw Driver, Hammer, Files, Drills, Air Buffer, Grinder, Tap Gun.Physical DemandsStooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Medium Work.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.Work EnvironmentWorks 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.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHigh 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.