Palletizer Operator - PM shift

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6pm - 6am

Business Title - Palletizer Operator

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Key Attributes

• Must possess a strong work character and have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and passion for the job.
• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.
• Must be self-motivated and self-directed to support complex operations.
• Critical thinking and ability to analyze data and situations is a must. This involves being detail oriented with strong emphasis on accuracy and organization.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Physical lifting up to 45-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted.
• Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing and eye protection.  This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.
• Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a shift, in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This can either be days, swing or night shift and also includes working weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.

Position Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of production equipment to include: Automated case packing and palletizing equipment.
• Perform physical product hand-stacking (palletizing) operations in accordance with defined product pallet patterns.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
• Generate pallet identification labels in accordance to the production run schedule and customer specifications.  This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates.
• Accurate data entry into ERP system (SAP).
• Validate product codes in accordance with code specifications.
• Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
• Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions.   Follow the established notification protocol.
• Operating a forklift, transfer product from the product palletizing operations to the finished goods warehouse.
• Effective coordination with the packaging and warehouse operation teams to ensure finished good inventory accuracy.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Safe operation of a forklift, safe material handling operations.
• Accurately and neatly complete production records and documents.
• Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP)
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills, ability to