Palletizer Operator Trainee

About the Role

This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting the palletizing equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs start-up and shut-down of the palletizers, wrappers, and related conveyor systems
• Troubleshoots mechanical operations of equipment, checking for, and pulling out damaged cases coming through the system
• Monitors line flow rates by: completing regular checks for proper feed of cases through the palletizers for maximum efficiency as well as proper feed of pallets through the wrapper and manifest
• Coordinates with warehouse team to order material from storage as needed to ensure continuous production
• Monitors palletizing equipment by: checking cases for quality standards, adjusting palletizer for different stack patterns, supplying the machine with slip sheets and stretch-warp film, ensuring proper force to load for optimum performance, maintain supply of pallets, and reworks bad cases as needed
• Coordinates with lab personnel for proper dispositioning of held product
• Completes all required paperwork to ensure accurate documentation of our processes and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Lock-out/Tag-out and Forklift certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Must have the ability to multi-task multiple assignments and duties to be successful
• Ability to navigate and operate HMIs and other technology as required
• Ability to operate 2-way radio
• Effectively communicates in English verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English (both written and oral)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
• Ability to operate work related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Pay

$25.98 per hour