3790 Operator Mechanic Lead Person - Day Shift

Mt. Olive Pickle Company is looking for an Operator Mechanic Lead to help drive production, quality, and safety in our pickle processing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience and a strong mechanical background who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p (Saturday work required)

Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Visually and physically monitors labeling and coding quality on all lines.
• Adjusts line speeds to keep pasteurizer tables empty.
• Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment. Writes work requests for any repairs and has supervisor approve.
• 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.

Other Duties

• Assumes some duties of Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Assists in training and monitoring progress of employees in department.
• Assumes responsibilities of Operator Mechanic 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.