Palletizer Operator

Job Description Summary This position is responsible for operating the automatic palletizer, related conveyor systems, stretchwrap machines, and manifesting equipment.

Job Description Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.

Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.

Start-up and shut down palletizers, wrappers and related conveyor systems.

While thesystem is in operation, troubleshoot mechanical operations of equipment.

Check for and pull out damaged cases coming through the system.

Set up proper sequence for 9 block patterns of stacking.

Insertslipsheetsin proper location in pallets of cases.

During times when the palletizer is down, assist in hand stacking cases.

Be available to put pallets in the pallet dispenser when necessary.

Communicateeffectively with Maintenance, Package Operations, Forklift Operators and Supervisors.

Set Case configuration Load Pallets in the dispenserusing forklift Pull off damaged cases Address mis-stacked pallets Load Slip sheets, tie sheets and stretch wrap Print Manual tickets, print Bulk tickets, and change ticket media as necessary Unload pallets from the trailer and load broken pallets on to the trailer.

Jog pallets on ATLfeedSystem as needed Pull off rejected pallets from the ATL System as necessary Will provide relief to Tote Dump Operator Maybe required to use a2 wayradio.

Required to use a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment.

Perform housekeeping duties as needed to keep equipment and area clean.

Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP’s.

Wear required PPE.

Activelyparticipate in AMD activities;Maintain Centerlines and CIL’s.

Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader Job Qualifications Sanitation qualification is required.

If you are not qualified, you will be trained.

Employee must beLock-out/Tag-out qualification is required.

If you are not qualified, you will be trained.

Forklift Certification is required.

If not,employeemust meet requirements to become forklift certified.

Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.

Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.

Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.

Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.