Palletizer Material Handler

Job Description

The Palletizer Material Handler plays a key role in the container printing operation. Responsibilities include moving pallets of materials, unloading boxes of raw materials, loading finished goods onto pallets (palletizing), coordinating material changes, operating equipment like pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, stationary pallet lifts, cardboard balers, and cup grinders, performing basic preventive maintenance and cleaning, and providing break relief to coworkers.

• Follow all company safety policies, GMP requirements, and PPE standards.
• Complete all required safety training and participate in all monthly meetings.
• Report safety concerns and incidents immediately.
• Be proactive. Follow safe lifting procedures, forklift safety/awareness rules, report all incidents and near misses immediately to the supervisor.
• Proactively engage coworkers and respond to feedback regarding safety concerns.
• Maintain clear access to emergency equipment, exits, and electrical panels.
• Verify the products and labels are correct using pre-printed SAP documentation.
• Count materials and write quantity on labels to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Verify correct pallet build structure using PDF specification sheets.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Fast-paced manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a similar environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience working 12-hour shifts is preferred but not required.
• Basic communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required.
• A respectful demeanor, positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Follow all company safety policies, GMP requirements, and PPE standards. Complete all required safety training and participate in all monthly meetings. Report safety concerns and incidents immediately. Be proactive. Follow safe lifting procedures, forklift safety/awareness rules, report all incidents and near misses immediately to the supervisor. Proactively engage coworkers and respond to feedback regarding safety concerns. Maintain clear access to emergency equipment, exits, and electrical panels.
• Quality & Inventory: Verify the products and labels are correct using pre-printed SAP documentation. Count materials and write quantity on labels to maintain inventory accuracy. Verify correct pallet build structure using PDF specification sheets.
• Equipment Operation and Production Support: Operate pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, stationary pallet lift, cardboard baler, cup grinder. Move materials throughout the processes manually and with pallet jacks. With the team and as directed, perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning on equipment. Load, straighten, store, and inspect pallets; remove damaged pallets from service. Provide break relief to coworkers. Must learn other roles in the department such as packing, grinding, bailing cardboard and other tasks.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community Engagement: Support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development: Constant opportunities for advancement through company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.