3860 Capping Machine Operator Goldsboro (Day Shift)

Summary

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 status.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates controls for the feeding line, brine pump, brine conveyor, capper conveyor, and jar washer conveyor.
• Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and operates qualified equipment in the Capping and Pasteurizing Department.
• 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.
• Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment.
• 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 appropriate.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• CRF (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

• 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

• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Fingering
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• 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.

Work Environment

• Works 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.