Palletizer Operator I - 2nd Shift

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

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About The Position

The Palletizer Operator I monitors robotic palletizing machines and follows safety procedures as they collect and stack cases or cartons according to product SKU and production line. The role requires compliance with safety rules and consistent attention to food safety and quality policies, procedures, and activities to reduce product and process variability. Sit-down forklift experience is required.

The operator ensures finished pallets are properly indexed and wrapped, enters information into SAP, works through the HMI, supplies the work area with pallets and other materials, and communicates regularly with leads or a supervisor. The role also involves checking product specifications, clearing case jams, resetting the machine and pallet count, troubleshooting basic machine faults, manually stacking cases when needed, and maintaining a clean palletizing area. Other duties may be assigned.

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 lbs. 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 policies and procedures, including LOTO, PPE, PIT, and housekeeping requirements, and promote a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and 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.
• Maintain frequent communication with leads and/or a supervisor.
• Keep empty pallets, slip sheets, and other necessary supplies available.
• Work through the HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Determine whether products meet specifications and take corrective action as needed.
• Manually stack cases of product when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the palletizing area.
• Clear case jams and reset the machine and pallet count when needed.
• Troubleshoot basic machine faults and follow prompts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term 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