Dole Food Company · 2 days ago
Packaging Machine Operator 1st Shift
Bessemer City, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.05/hr - $20.05/hr
3+ years expDole Food Company is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join their team in Bessemer City, NC. The role involves operating packaging lines and ensuring the quality and safety of fresh vegetable products in a fast-paced production environment.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Solid mechanical skills
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
Accept constructive criticism
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
Must be able to lift 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
First shift - Ability to work overtime as needed
Some weekends are required
Three to four years of experience in a production environment
Preferred
Manufacturing /food experience desirable
Benefits
Great benefits package
Opportunities to grow and hone your skills
Company
Dole Food Company
Dole provides fruits, vegetables, and food products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$157.9M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $157.9M
2021-07-30IPO
2018-07-31Corporate Round
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