Palletizer

Position Overview

1st Shift: 6AM - 2PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed
2nd Shift: 2PM - 10PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed
3rd Shift: 10PM - 6AM Sunday- Thursday; Fridays as needed

Responsibilities

• Maintain packaging supplies to ensure availability for the shift; notify Material Handlers for delivery of additional material.
• Set up and operate palletizing shrink wrapper, case label, and code dating equipment according to production specifications.
• Monitor and change film, Zebra Printer, and date codes as needed.
• Check sealed boxes of finished product for labeling, taping, and completion according to customer specifications.
• Stack boxes neatly onto pallets in the correct pattern format per customer specifications.
• Shrink wrap finished pallets and label them correctly.
• Enter pallet data into the computer system (pallet count, product information, pallets used, etc.).
• Move full pallets to the correct bay in the Finished Goods cooler.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Previous forklift and material handling experience is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to tolerate working in cold temperatures for extended periods.
• Must be able to secure forklift certification upon placement in the role if not in possession of a valid forklift license issued by the company.
• Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to read and understand written and spoken English language.
• Basic computer proficiency is required.
• Must possess strong math skills, with the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and the ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Other Requirements

• Frequent standing for extended periods, bending, walking, sitting, talking or hearing.
• Repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder motions.
• Wearing slip-resistant composite-toed footwear.
• Working in a noisy environment.
• Wearing protective gear such as frocks, hairnets, gloves, goggles, face shields, rain suits, and rubber boots.

Benefits and Compensation

• Access to a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and future, including a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, and an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• The opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
• We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.