Packer-Palletizer

Position Summary: The Packer/Palletizer is responsible for palletizing Finished Goods (FG) on to proper
platforms, packing FG’s into proper and correct containers in accordance with FG guidelines and Work
Instructions, providing support to specific production lines and to ensure safety, quality and production goals
are met.
Essential Functions:
▪ Complete start of shift inspection/sanitation of equipment
▪ Participate in Preventative Maintenance of equipment, when applicable
▪ Visually Inspect product for non-conformities and pack efficiently
▪ Understand pallet configurations and palletize efficiently
▪ Inspect master for proper stencil
▪ Understand work order instructions
▪ Assist with Line WO changeovers
▪ Good understanding of JDE in order to verify that transactions are performed correctly.
▪ Complete and comply with all safety training
▪ Complete and comply with all cGMP training
▪ Must be able to maintain 6S compliance
▪ All others including cleanup, housekeeping, etc as necessary
▪ Communicate information to on-coming shift
▪ Rotate into positions/lines within the packer/palletizer corps as needed due to absences, breaks, etc.
Physical & Mental Requirements: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those
that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
• Continual standing for at least 8-12 hours and frequent walking up to 1000 feet at a time. Use of
both feet to balance while using foot to actuate equipment.
• Frequent pushing of full pallet jacks, rolls or carts of substrate up to 1200#
• Using 50# of force to push or pull pallet onto pallet tables.
• Intermittent climbing of stairs/mobile ladders.
• Occasional bending, kneeling or twisting to clear jams, fill supplies in machines etc.
• Use of both hands for constant reaching and grasping below shoulder height, operating pallet jacks,
scan guns, emptying trash cans, using spray bottles. Packing can consist of grasping 5# packages up
to 60 times per minute.
• Constant eye and hand coordination while packing and observing quality of product.
• Constant use of hearing and vision to hear fellow employees and alarms. Vision includes ability to
see color to distinguish good product.
• Occasional carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance, continual lifting of up to 25# while
palletizing.
• Must be able to wear PPE, including hair net, beard net, smocks, gloves and any other as required for
job
Other Responsibilities:
▪ You have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness
in carrying out this responsibility shall be considered a part of your performance.
▪ Clean any area of the facility as assigned or needed to maintain cGMP
▪ Perform all other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
▪ Strong verbal, written and analytical skills
▪ Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines
▪ Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
▪ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
▪ A working knowledge of cGMP regulations and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and
Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner.
Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related
work, as needed or requested