3rd Shift Palletizer Operator

Great Lakes Cheese•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator operates, maintains, and cleans equipment from the top of the elevators into the cooler. The role also involves tagging pallets and keeping pallet magazines full while following customer specifications and company policies related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety. The operator works in a fast-paced production environment and helps ensure equipment, materials, and finished products are handled correctly and efficiently.

Requirements

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
Ability to operate forklifts, JLG lifts, and other transport equipment.
Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and count correctly.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
SAP experience.
MES experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Keep the VanGol machine stocked with pallets.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance.
Verify correct counts of finished product.
Work with production lines to communicate about and help solve issues affecting operations.
Inspect machine emergency stops to ensure they function before production starts.
Change and maintain batteries and complete the appropriate documentation.
Set up and organize boxes and pallets needed by production.
Scan pallet tags and match them to the correct pallet.
Maintain a productive pace so needs are met in a timely manner.
Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and company safety standards and regulations.
Communicate issues, changes, and safety concerns to line personnel.
Operate a forklift safely and perform pre-operational forklift inspections.
Use downtime productively.
Ensure proper operation of machinery.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program, meeting customer and consumer quality and value expectations.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.