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How much do pickle line operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pickle line operator in the United States is $18.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by pickle line operators, and how can they be addressed?

Pickle Line Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, operating complex machinery, and managing production deadlines. Working in a fast-paced, industrial environment requires strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. To address these challenges, operators benefit from thorough training, regular equipment checks, and clear communication with team members. Building experience on the line also helps develop the problem-solving skills needed to quickly handle issues as they arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pickle line operator?

To thrive as a Pickle Line Operator, you need a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial machinery, control systems, and safety protocols is essential, with some positions requiring forklift certification or specialized equipment training. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help address issues quickly and maintain smooth operations. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring product quality, workplace safety, and meeting production targets in a fast-paced environment.

What is a pickle line operator?

A pickle line operator is responsible for operating and monitoring machinery that processes steel or other metal sheets through a pickling line, which removes surface impurities using chemicals and mechanical means. The role requires understanding of equipment, safety procedures, and quality control to ensure smooth operation and product standards.
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3791 Finished Goods Machine Attendant Laborer (Night Shift)

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.

Mount Olive, NC

$14.50 - $18/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Description

Summary 

The Finished Goods Machine Attendant is responsible for operating, monitoring, and supporting production equipment within the Finished Goods department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role supports production goals by maintaining product flow, performing routine checks, troubleshooting minor issues, and following all safety and quality standards.


Work Schedule:  Monday - Saturday (during peak season), 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. **schedule may vary based on the needs of the department


Duties and Responsibilities 

Essential Functions

Sets up and operates equipment. Always checks for latest revision of packing schedule before setting up line.

Monitors to assure that all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits. This employee's absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality.

Visually and physically performs quality checks of labels and coding on assigned line.

Keeps records of downtime and product checks.

Adjusts line speeds as needed.

Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on assigned equipment.

Cleans and maintains assigned work area.

Works on various lines as needed.

Follows safety rules and company policies. 


Other duties

Assists in training seasonal Machine Laborers.

Occasionally is responsible for more than one machine.

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.


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

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school or equivalency needed. Additional trades training a strong plus. Ability to speak, read and write English strongly preferred. Required math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use of charts and forms.  Basic computer skills needed. CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.


Supervisory Responsibilities

None


Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Will vary by machine operated. Machinery in Finished Goods includes, but is not limited to, conveyors, labelers, printers, case jets, tamper evident banding machinery, tray formers, inserters, fillers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, case packers. Some machinery may have multiple functions. Tools may include basic hand tools, scan gun and measuring devices.


Physical Demands

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.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

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

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

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.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.

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.


Work Environment

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 recommended but not required.