Palletizer Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks
• Responsibility of maintaining the palletizer operation of the food can package process with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
• Responsible for the operations of one or more machines or equipment for the production of 2-piece or 3-piece steel cans
• Able to safely operate, identify basic mechanical problems, and the maintaining of process equipment
• Communicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information
• Aids and trains or coaches of all new palletizer operators as needed or required
• Applies skills, methods to improve plant production
• Follows SOP’s, Plant Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintains equipment and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies
• Enters information into a computer to generate labels for the pallets
• Accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping required
• Completes and/or administers necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control input
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements

• Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs
• Manufacturing experience
• High School Education/GED
• Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of AS400
• Knowledge of 6S Training
• Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Consensus ability to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people
• Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk
• Use hands, reach with hands and arms
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Stand 8-12 hours per shift
• Climb and descend stairs

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a packaging/warehouse or plant environment
• Exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic
• Production noise level is frequently loud

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan