What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palletizer Operator position at Mizkan America Inc?
Job Description
Location:
Crossville, TN
Job Title:
Palletizer Operator
Department:
Production
Work Status:
On-site
Reports To:
Production Manager
Comp Range:
FLSA Status:
Hourly
Job Grade:
B
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus
BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.
COMMENTS : This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.
SUMMARY:
The Palletizer Operator must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Palletizer Operator will perform duties to set-up, monitor palletizing and wrapping operations, case coders, as well as case sealers within the liquid filling line(s). The Palletizer Operator will back-up the Production Worker I and Production Worker II as needed. This role does not have direct reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
Conduct operational set-up per procedure and equipment specification on palletizer and shrink wrapper.
Responsible for following the production guidelines and instructions diligently.
Will adjust pattern layout, pallet types, change, monitor, adjust volume and speed on palletizer and shrink wrapper as needed.
Monitor operations, clearing jams and replacing wrap as needed.
Remove damaged and/or suspect finished goods from palletizer and report same to Supervision.
Transport product to other areas using forklift and/ or proper equipment.
Resolve as many immediately correctable issues as possible in the course of his/her normal daily activities.
Ability to set-up and monitor Case coders and case sealers.
Tape open cases and stack/restack cases by hand as needed.
Ability to use a computer to input data for production recording.
Assist as a back-up on the bottling lines as needed.
Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
Responsible for food product quality and safety.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
3 years Forklift experience preferred.
Ability to use forklift, and common hand tools.
Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
Basic mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.
Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.
Location:
Crossville, TN
Job Title:
Palletizer Operator
Department:
Production
Work Status:
On-site
Reports To:
Production Manager
Comp Range:
FLSA Status:
Hourly
Job Grade:
B
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus
BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.
COMMENTS : This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.
SUMMARY:
The Palletizer Operator must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Palletizer Operator will perform duties to set-up, monitor palletizing and wrapping operations, case coders, as well as case sealers within the liquid filling line(s). The Palletizer Operator will back-up the Production Worker I and Production Worker II as needed. This role does not have direct reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
Conduct operational set-up per procedure and equipment specification on palletizer and shrink wrapper.
Responsible for following the production guidelines and instructions diligently.
Will adjust pattern layout, pallet types, change, monitor, adjust volume and speed on palletizer and shrink wrapper as needed.
Monitor operations, clearing jams and replacing wrap as needed.
Remove damaged and/or suspect finished goods from palletizer and report same to Supervision.
Transport product to other areas using forklift and/ or proper equipment.
Resolve as many immediately correctable issues as possible in the course of his/her normal daily activities.
Ability to set-up and monitor Case coders and case sealers.
Tape open cases and stack/restack cases by hand as needed.
Ability to use a computer to input data for production recording.
Assist as a back-up on the bottling lines as needed.
Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
Responsible for food product quality and safety.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
3 years Forklift experience preferred.
Ability to use forklift, and common hand tools.
Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
Basic mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.
Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.
