Palletizer

Job Title: Palletizer- Production Area 

Job Code:  180011-Palletizer –  

Department: 201 - Production 

Reports to: Production Supervisor  

Prepared By: Human Resources 

FLSA Status: Hourly 

Preparation Date: 3/17/2025  

 

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for preparing product for final stages of production.  This includes inspecting corrugated boxes, closing and coding of boxes before palletizing.   

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Ensure cases have correct lot codes before shipment or storage
• Ensure cases have correct pattern and amount before shipment or storage
• Verify each skid has been properly recorded with correct number of cases and time of 

            completion.   

• Place skid tags in correct places to be shrink wrapped
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures
• Responsible for food safety and quality
• Other tasks as assigned

COMPETENCIES:  

• Ability to work at a fast pace online with moving product. 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Teamwork and ability to work with others
• Excellent eye - hand coordination

 

Position Requirements: 

• Math and reading skills
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time
• Regular and reliable attendance

 

Additional Information: 

• Skid Loaders must receive ongoing training in the following areas:

o Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, Allergen, SQF 

o Ongoing OSHA regulated programs 

o All company regulated policies 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or the equivalent in related experience.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• None 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist 

Job title: Palletizer 

 

In a typical work day, “Occasionally” means 1% to 33%; “Frequently” means 34% to 66%; “Continuously” means 67% to 100%
1.  In a Typical workday, employee must:
				Hours At One Time
	a. Sit	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	None
	b. Stand	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	None
	c. Walk	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	None
2. In a Typical workday, employee must:
				Total Hours Per Day
	a. Sit	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	None
	b. Stand	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	None
	c. Walk	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	None
3. Employee Must:
			Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Never
	a. Bend/Stoop		X
	b. Squat			X
	c.  Crouch			X
	d. Kneel				X
	e. Crawl				X
	f. Climb			x
	g. Balance			X
	h. Reach above  Shoulder Level		X
4.  Employee Must Carry:
			Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Never
	a. Up to 10 lbs	X
	b. 11-20 lbs	X
	c. 21-25 lbs		X
	d. 26-40 lbs			X
	e. 41-50 lbs			X
	f. 51-55 lbs			X
	g. 56-75 lbs				X
	h. 76-100 lbs				X
	i. 100 lbs & +				X

 

 

5. Employee must  lift:
			Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Never
	a. To 10 lbs
	b. 11-20 lbs
	c. 21-25 lbs
	d. 26-40 lbs
	e. 41-50 lbs
	f. 51-55 lbs
	g. 56-75 lbs
	h. 76-100 lbs
	i. +100 lbs

 

Employee Must  Do All of the Items Listed Below:
	Both	Right	Left
a.  Simple Grasping	F
b. Firm Grasping	O
c. Pushing/pulling	F
d. Fine Manipulation	O
e. Writing or Printing	F
f. Twisting/Turning	O
g. Feeling	F

 

Explain: Factory Environment – exposure to heat/noise/dust

10. Other essential comments: Required PPE in factory:  earplugs, slip-resistant shoes

 

 

Disclaimer: 

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

 

 

EEO Statement: 

J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and 
unemployment status. 

 

The signature below indicates the team member's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. 

  

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