Palletizer Operator I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Terre Haute, IN

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About The Position

The Palletizer Operator I monitors and operates robotic palletizing machines, following safety policies and procedures as they collect cases and cartons according to product SKU and production line. The role ensures that cases are stacked correctly, full pallets are indexed and wrapped, product specifications are met, and food safety and quality policies are followed consistently. The operator also enters data in SAP, uses the HMI, addresses jams and basic machine faults, and maintains a clean palletizing area. Sit-down forklift experience is required.

Requirements

• Sit-down forklift experience.
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) knowledge or qualification.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds when handling pallets for hand stacking finished outgoing product.
• Ability to travel stairs.
• Ability to work independently at times.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the location; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and procedures, including LOTO, PPE, PIT, and housekeeping practices, and reinforce safety as a core value.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Operate robotic palletizing machines and ensure cases are stacked correctly according to product SKU and line.
• Index and wrap full pallets 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.
• Operate the HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Determine whether products meet specifications and take corrective action as needed.
• Manually stack product cases as needed.
• Keep the palletizing area clean and orderly by sweeping up debris and dirt.
• Clear case jams, reset the machine and pallet count when needed, and troubleshoot basic machine faults by following prompts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid 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