Packing Operator Mechanic Lead; Day Shift) Goldsboro

Description

Description

Mt. Olive Pickle Company is seeking qualified candidates for a skilled and motivated Packing Operator Mechanic Lead to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on mechanical work, thrives in a fast‑paced production environment, and is ready to take on a leadership position. The Lead will assist the supervisor with overseeing daily machine operations, support operators on the floor, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help drive safety, quality, and efficiency across the shift.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Saturday (during peak season), 5:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.
** schedule may vary based on the needs of the department

Qualified by successful completion of certified training modules and methods to set up, operate and maintain all qualified pieces of equipment for assigned inside production departments. Under the supervision of the supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production and equipment problems for assigned inside production departments (Cutting, Packing, Capping, Finished goods)

• Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces parts, and operates qualified equipment in department.
• Under the supervision of the supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production or equipment problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspection of all equipment.
• Sets ups, operates, repairs, and maintains equipment in the department to produce safe quality food while meeting department KPI’s.
• Adjusts line speeds as necessary to meet standards and maximize production while maintaining quality.
• Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment. Writes work requests for any repairs and has supervisor approve. Makes DIN calls as needed.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment including replacement of parts on equipment as required to minimize downtime. Notifies maintenance of any assistance needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned work area, including servicing and performing preventive maintenance on equipment, checking oil levels, greasing, etc.
• Monitors to assure that all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits. The lead machine operator/mechanic’s absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality.
• Hands out and later collects and reviews weekly and monthly preventive maintenance reports.
• Follows safety rules and company policies.

• Assumes some duties of Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Assists in training and monitoring progress of employees in department.
• Assumes responsibilities of Operator Mechanic, Time Keeper and Staffer when needed.
• Records weekly inventory of department supplies.
• Performs grinding and sheet metal operations in minor fabrication projects.
• Operates forklift occasionally in some job tasks.
• Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
• Receives verbal and written instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.

• 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

Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Aff…

Is not a supervisor, but has certain responsibilities in leading others in the department. Will assume some supervisor duties in his/her absence.

Will vary by machine and assigned department. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, conveyors, labelers, printers, case jets, tamper evident banding machinery, tray formers, inserters, fillers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, case packers, pumps, cutting machinery, cappers, fillers, color…