Palletizer

POSITION SUMMARY:  

To stack product using the appropriate patterns, to get product into freezer.  

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Stack product on pallets by product code, layer count, and pattern. Make sure all boxes have tape and code on them if not re-route back to packing room.  

• Employee is responsible for following (and/or implementing/supporting/maintaing) Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, Food Safety and SQF programs.  

• Must be able to manually load in a count stocking method on pallets and shrink wrap all cases of frozen product coming from the packing room.  

• Must be capable of maintaining neat, clean and safe work area.   

• Must be capable of keeping work area supplied with pallets, pallet pads and other supplies needed in performing job requirements.  

• Must have knowledge of basic math skills.  

• Must be capable of withstanding temperatures in freezer areas of up to -10 degrees Fahrenheit wearing company provided insulated clothing.  

• Must be capable of standing on your feet for periods of up to and beyond 8 hours per shift, with the exceptions of breaks or lunches and maintain an acceptable pace of operations.  

• Must be able to reach above shoulder level.  

• Must be able to carry 50lbs. Cases.  

• Must be capable of interfacing with managers and other personnel and be able to communicate and understand effectively.  

• It is required that the employee will fulfill any other jobs assigned by a supervisor, but which are not stated in this description.  

• In the event of absence, the Distribution Foreman or other trained palletizers will cover.     

COMPETENCIES:   

To perform this job successfully, the Palletizer must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   

• Excellent organization and time management skills.  

• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.   

• Excellent in all forms of communication.   

• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.  

• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.    

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

None