Pallet Attendant Othello

About the role

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Completes training on the safe operation of the lift truck and successfully passes and maintains 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.
• Safely drives a forklift, including driving backward while looking over shoulder.
• Meets physical requirements to safely lift up to 50 lbs and use up to 50 pounds of push/pull force.
• Works in extreme environments, including hot or cold temperatures and wet and slick floors.
• 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

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, counting).
• Basic computer skills (turn computer on, use a mouse, save a document, and open a file or program).
• Manual dexterity in both hands.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Read, understand, and communicate effectively to perform job duties.
• Meet physical requirements to safely drive a forklift.
• Work in extreme environments: hot or cold temperatures, wet and slick floors.
• Work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE.

Skills

• Safe operation of lift trucks.
• Case sealing and case shaker equipment operation.
• Palletizer maintenance.
• Forklift driving skills.
• Handling and moving heavy objects.
• Working in extreme conditions.
• Chemical safety and handling.

Benefits

An attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (where applicable).
• Relocation assistance program (where applicable).
• Education assistance (where applicable).

Details about benefits are available at simplotbenefits.com.