Palletizer Operator I - 1st Shift

Makers Pride • Terre Haute, IN

2d

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator I monitors robotic palletizing machines as they collect and stack cases or cartons according to product SKU and production line. The operator follows safety policies and procedures and supports safety as a core value. The role also ensures that Food Safety and Quality policies, procedures, and activities are followed consistently to reduce product and process variability. Sit-down forklift experience is required.

The operator helps maintain a safe, compliant, clean, and orderly palletizing area; ensures finished pallets are indexed and wrapped; enters data into SAP; and communicates frequently with leads or a supervisor. The role may also involve manually stacking product cases, clearing jams, resetting the machine and pallet count, and troubleshooting basic machine faults. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Requirements

• Sit-down forklift experience.
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) qualification.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds when handling pallets for hand-stacking finished outgoing product.
• Ability to work independently at times.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel stairs.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures, including LOTO, PPE, PIT, and housekeeping requirements, and take personal responsibility for a safe and healthy workplace.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and follow Food Safety and Quality policies, procedures, and activities.
• Operate robotic palletizing machines and ensure cases are stacked correctly according to product SKU and line.
• Ensure full pallets are indexed and wrapped with plastic.
• Enter data into the SAP system.
• Communicate frequently with leads and/or the supervisor.
• Keep empty pallets, slip sheets, and other necessary supplies available.
• Use the HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Determine whether product meets specifications and take corrective action as needed.
• Manually stack product cases as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the palletizing area, including sweeping debris and dirt.
• Clear case jams and reset the machine and pallet count when needed.
• Troubleshoot basic machine faults and follow machine prompts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Bonus opportunities, including referral and production bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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