Palletizer jobs in Texas

Position:              Palletizer

Department:       Sugar

Job Summary:  

Duties / Responsibilities:  The palletizer is responsible for palletizing the product according to specifications. Responsible for using only sound pallets and clean packaging materials following the pallet pattern from the specifications.

• Responsible for palletizing the product according to specifications
• Ensure there are enough packaging materials at all times
• Collaborate with the forklift operator to ensure there are pallets, slips sheets, layer pads, pallet caps or any other materials needed for the product being palletized
• Ensure the quality assurance staff confirms the packaging materials are correct
• Always check with the quality assurance staff that the Julian date for the production day is correct
• Periodically check the accessible bags for proper packaging and ensuring they are sealed correctly and do not contain any leaks
• Place product bags in the reject bin anytime a discrepancy is identified and notify the packer, operator and quality assurance immediately so the machine can be stopped
• Responsible for staying in permanent communication with the packer and the operator to ensure all issues are reported timely.
• Responsible for maintaining the work area clean throughout the day
• Follow all safety precautions and adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the safe operation of equipment and help to maintain a safe, clean work environment to include general housekeeping warehouse duties
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or GED preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time during events.
• Ability to work while standing, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling and lifting for the entire duration of the shift
• Ability to work in multi-temperature environments, hot or cool
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Ability to hand shrink wrap pallets of completed orders

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