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Job Details:

Description:

The Palletizer ensures all boxes/packages are properly dated, taped, and product stacked on palletizer per customer specifications.  The Palletizer may also be responsible to keep lines stocked, perform case counts, and enter data into production system.

The starting pay for this position is $23.10/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shift.

Hours: 3pm-11pm 

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! 

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.  https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits

Description of Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Keep all lines stocked with packaging material needed for stacking/shipping pallets.
• Will maintain tape machines by replacing tape roles as needed.
• Keep area clean and organized, especially after changeovers and shutdowns.
• Maintain accurate case counts.
• Complete daily production forms and any other required documentation.
• Complete hourly case counts by line and product code
• Properly label pallets with barcodes and enter pallet case counts and time data into inventory system.
• May stack pallets based on customer specifications.
• Review and compare total production forms with barcode inventory system.
• May be required to rotate positions with runner, stacker, and/or other positions based on production needs.
• Must communicate any issues/concerns to direct lead, supervisor, and/or manager in timely manner.
• Responsible for notifying Supervisor and/or QA of contamination concerns.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting any wear and tear on equipment in timely manner. 
• Responsible for following company policies/procedures written or verbal. 
• Performs all other tasks as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for the Position 

• Must be able to perform the Palletizer Training Checklist job tasks within expected training period. 
• Must be able to follow direction and stay on task with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to effectively communicate to colleagues and management.
• Must be able to safety operate pallet jack, hand jack, and other industrial equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand the Palletizer SOP’s, manuals, and related documentation as written.
• Must be able to work weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Team Member will flex the wrists and hands,
• Team Member will walk, bend, stand, twist, push/pull, and lift on regular basis.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 35-50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Must be willing and able to move heavy objects (100 lbs.) with mechanical device.
• Team Member will Must stand and/or walk on cement floors for duration of shift.

Training (Equipment & Methods)  

• Job specific training will be conducted by the designated Trainer(s), managers/supervisors, colleagues, and knowledge experts.
• Required training may include, but is not limited to, lockout-tagout, scissor lift, fall protection, chemical training, confined spaces (consists of pulmonary function testing), ongoing quality, safety and departmental training.
• Team members will be evaluated on job performance in accordance with the Training Program SOP. 
• SPC training conducted by designated trainer. Documentation and agenda kept by Quality Control. 
• Monthly training of a Safety topic and a GMP topic will be conducted by their immediate supervisor from information provided by the Safety Director and QA Manager.