L2 Palletizer Op Trainee - Grave B

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

2d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the supervisor, the palletizer operator is responsible to operate, monitor and adjust the pallitizing equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Forklift Operator’s Certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and work within the main objective of low operating cost.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and give directions to other employees on work needs in the packaging room.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Monitors line-flow rates: Regular checks for proper feed of cases through palletizers for maximum efficiency. Regular checks for proper feed of pallets through wrapper and manifest.
• Orders material (stretch wrap film) from storage as needed.
• Monitors palletizer: a. Checks cases for Q.A. standards. b. Adjusts palletizer for different stack patterns. c. Supplies with slip sheets. d. Supplies stretch-wrap with film. e. Insure proper force to load for optimum stretch wrap performance. e. Maintains supply of pallets. (Must be able to operate hyster.) f. Reworks bad cases sent to the hand palletizing station.
• Monitors line sanitation: a. Keeps floors clean of debris. b. Insures all of packaging is clean and food safe.
• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Responsible for insuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of seals, codes etc.
• Troubleshoots equipment operation: a. Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel. b. Operates equipment with minimum waste.
• Reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.
• Gives other employees breaks as directed by the supervisor.
• Instructs packaging laborers, general laborers and temporary employees where and how to work to insure efficient operation of the palletizing area as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed