What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift and Palletizer Operator - 2nd Shift position at Lassonde Pappas?
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The Forklift and Palletizer Operator will be responsible for operating the palletizer and forklift associated with the line they have been assigned to in an efficient manner. Employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail through many changes. This role reports to the Warehouse Manager and is based out of our California location.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Operate forklift to stack and retrieve goods, supplies, and materials
- Responsible for maintaining inventory and for production area cleanliness
- Document and maintain inventory records
- Responsible for set-up and operation of automatic palletizer, stretch wrap machine and related equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery
- Adjust machine setting to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion
- Know the purpose and follow proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices
- Understand and properly operate all machine controls (mechanical, electrical and pneumatic)
- Perform code changes
- Monitor pattern forming of the cases on the palletizer
- Change rolls of stretch wrap
- Clear jams, re-sequence the palletizer, and replace fallen cartons
- Properly change codes in the tagger computer
- Coordinate with the line driver so the correct pallets are available to the pallet dispenser
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating the palletizer
- Understand the HMI (touch screen)
- Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position
- Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
- Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
- Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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