3760 Capping OM Lead

Description

This is a dayshift position.  

We have 1 opened position. 

Summary 

Qualified by successful completion of certified training modules and methods to set up, operate and maintain all qualified pieces of equipment in the Capping and Pasteurizing Department. Under the supervision of the Supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production and equipment problems.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Essential Functions

Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces parts, and operates qualified equipment in the Capping and Pasteurizing Department. 

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production or equipment problems.

Hands out and later collects and reviews weekly and monthly preventive maintenance reports. Personally, performs preventive maintenance and inspection of some equipment.

Visually and physically monitors production on all lines.

Assures that daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks are completed on all equipment. Writes work requests for any repairs and has supervisor approve.

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.

Monitors production run throughout the shift. Reports problems to Supervisor.

Keeps work area clean and orderly.

Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other duties  

Assumes some duties of Supervisor in his/her absence.

Assumes responsibilities of Operator Mechanic and Timekeeper when needed.

Assists in training and monitoring progress of employees in department. 

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.

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

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

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school or equivalency needed. Additional trades training a strong plus. Must successfully complete company training modules for all pieces of qualified equipment. Ability to speak, read and write English required. Uses mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions in sizing materials, computing amount of material needed, reporting time, etc. Uses mathematics together with complicated equipment diagrams, specifications, charts, tables, and various types of precision measuring instruments. Must be able to work independently, to plan sequence of and make decisions concerning mathematical and equipment procedures and to perform any of the tasks listed above. Must be able to learn new technology and instruct Operator Mechanics of lesser skill or experience. Intermediate level computer skills needed. CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

All of the capping and pasteurizing machinery and equipment as well as assorted powered and non-powered hand tools.

Physical Demands

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required.

Stooping:  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerate degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady forces in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

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 visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operators 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 Environment

Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation and wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with oil, 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.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.