Dole Food Company, Inc Hiring for Packaging Machine Operator at Bessemer City, NC Full Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and PMO lead, this position is responsible for operating one packaging line or tray, and scale equipment in the processing of value added fresh vegetable products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Operate Hayssen packaging and scale equipment
• Operate tray equipment
• Perform set-ups, shut downs, and adjust control settings and logics
• Solve problems relating to specifications for packaging quality, weights, fills, seals, tray, and film runs
• Perform quality checks, product and film changeovers, mechanical adjustments, and required paperwork
• Assist dryer, packaging and stacking teams to ensure productivity accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure quality and safety of raw and finished product
• Ensure safe operating process for all equipment
• Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor

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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• EXPERIENCE: Three to four years of experience in a production environment. Manufacturing /food experience desirable.

• SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills; Solid mechanical skills. English – well written & spoken.

• ADDITIONAL: Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. Required to work independently and with limited supervision. Must have the ability to make decisions. Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures and to accept constructive criticism.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 49 lbs. unassisted up to 1/3 of the workday, and 6 lbs. overhead as job demands. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required. Moving machinery, including conveyor and forklifts are in operation in the immediate area

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1st/2nd Shift Hours available
• Ability to work overtime as needed. Some weekends are required.

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EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent; BS desirable. Work keys required.

PAY RATE:

• 1st: 19.09
• 2nd: 19.54

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.