Palletizer Operator (Night Shift, $25.40 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:45 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule. The role involves overseeing robotics used to stack boxes of product onto pallets, safely and efficiently stacking boxes weighing 45-50 pounds, and assisting with rework by repairing cases or identifying them for return. The position also requires maintaining inventory accuracy, keeping completed orders organized in the staging area, and maintaining/cleaning equipment and the work area to meet housekeeping and 5S standards. Performing necessary documentation, meeting production needs while minimizing shrink and downtime, and conducting basic troubleshooting of equipment are also key responsibilities. The operator will also operate a pallet jack safely and efficiently and actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings. Understanding and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices is essential, and the role requires the ability to work with dairy, nut products, and other related ingredients and allergens. Safety is paramount, requiring the stopping of unsafe acts, obeying safety rules, and reporting hazards.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with manager, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills in field-specific software; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Must have authorization to work in the country.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the robotics used to stack boxes of product on to pallets.
Safely and efficiently stack boxes weighing 45-50 pounds on to pallets as needed.
Assist with rework by either repairing the cases of product or identifying cases for return.
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Keep completed orders organized in the staging area.
Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.
Perform all necessary documentation including required batch record entries, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.
Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
Conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes, contacting maintenance as needed.
Operate a pallet jack safely and efficiently.
Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

$1,000 sign on bonus
$1 night shift and $1 weekend premium
Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
8% 401K match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Incentive pay twice a year
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one
Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs
Wellness Incentive
Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one
Partners Helping Partners program