Ice Cream Palletizer (Freezer) - 2nd Shift

 

The Palletizer is responsible for operating equipment and/or performing roles in the hardening room of our ice cream facility.  Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Load/unload stacks and move items as assigned
• Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
• Mark or put identifying labels on product loads
• Record movement of stock in/out of work area
• Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of process and reports irregularities to supervisor
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. 
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months experience required.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 
• Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high.
• Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature is maintained at minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit using appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).  

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans