Palletizer Operator
Graphic Packaging•Chicago, IL
About The Position
Operates the console controlling automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack finished-product cases on pallets. Reads packaging specifications to ensure the pallet type and case arrangement match the requirements. The operator aligns work with business operations and the cutting department to support customer expectations and the company’s business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives. The role also involves operating automatic bagger equipment and following procedures for producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Excellent communication skills, including communicating with people at all organizational levels.
- Mechanically inclined and solution-oriented.
- Some computer knowledge.
- Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate the console controlling automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack finished-product cases on pallets.
- Read packaging specifications and ensure the pallet type and case arrangement match the specified requirements.
- Observe pallets moving along the conveyor and identify defective cases, slip sheets, or pallets.
- Use the palletizer selector switch to control case-stacking arrangements and transfer loaded pallets to the delivery platform.
- Supply loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
- Stop and restart equipment to clear jams.
- Inform the supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
- Operate automatic bagger equipment, including threading the bag and completing the startup process.
- Follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods.
- Report potentially unsafe food conditions or SQF noncompliance to an appropriate person for recording and correction.
- Participate in SQF root-cause and corrective-action activities as required, including those related to customer complaints, audits, validation, and verification.
- Report customer complaints related to SQF procedures to a person of authority.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits
- Adoption assistance program
- Employee discount programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition assistance program
- Paid time off and paid company holidays each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
