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 Lead Packing Machine Operator Mechanic 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:
Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces parts, and operates qualified equipment for a production line. Qualified by successful completion of certified training modules and methods to set up, operate and maintain all qualified pieces of equipment for a production line. Under the supervision of a Production supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production and equipment problems.
Qualifications:
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.
Work environment/Physical Requirements:

• Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation and intermittent wetting from
• some job tasks. Some contact with grease, ink, dust and glue. Fumes from hot pepper, ink,
• glue and forklifts. Earplugs required due to irritating machinery noise. Head cover and beard cover required. Steel toed shoes required.
• 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: 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.
• Stooping, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, 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.