Palletizer

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Palletizer.

Pay: $26.52 / hour shift differential for applicable hours worked

Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM, rotating shift, 2/2/3 schedule

Benefits
Competitive health benefits which include, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability
Career opportunity advancements
Day 1 benefits enrollment 
Paid vacation and sick time
401K
Paid parental leave
Excellent wellness program
Water giveaways

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, and wrappers
• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers
• Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift
• Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
• Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, downtime, pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time
• Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks and inspecting raw materials and finished goods against quality standards
• Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
• Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed
• Interact with team members, quality assurance, maintenance and the warehouse to maximize output and efficiency
• Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices are met
• Work as a team with other operators to ensure no line stoppages and improve operations
• Cross training to perform work on other lines or in other production areas as needed
• Provide vacation coverage to team members as needed

Qualifications

Key qualifications include

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Two or more years prior experience in production within manufacturing, ideally in the food or beverage industry or a clean manufacturing environment
• Prior experience operating a forklift desired
• Solid computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and enterprise management software (SAP)
• Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively
• Solid problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a high speed production environment
• Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
• Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview
• Successful completion of a post offer physical, drug screen and background check are required
• Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)