Pallet Attendant Othello

About the role

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. This job is responsible for the palletizing of all finished product from the packaging area. The palletizer is mainly responsible for properly stacking finished product on pallets, wrapping pallets, and palletizer maintenance. This role must be a strong player in palletizer operations and maintenance, and take a proactive approach, identifying opportunity areas.

Location: GF Plant - Othello, United States.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete training on the safe operation of the lift truck and successfully pass and maintain certification requirements.
• Ensures cases with finished product are properly stacked on quality, unbroken pallets in designated patterns
• Maintains and operates the case sealing equipment and case shaker areas and equipment
• Ensures damaged or held cases are reworked, reglued and repalletized.
• Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain the palletizer, slip sheeter, and stretch wrap equipment and area.
• Ensures lines are supplied with bulk and that finished product is removed.
• Provides assistance for all tote handling activities as needed.
• Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.

Requirements

Typical Education: High School Diploma/GED

• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and counting).
• Must be able to perform basic computer skills (turn computer on, use a mouse, save a document, and open a file or program).
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements to safely drive a forklift; ie: drive backward while looking over shoulder, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in a safe and proper manner.
• Must be able to use up