Palletizer Skilled - 3rd Shift Flatbread

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Portland, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palletizer ensures all boxes/packages are properly dated, taped, and product stacked on palletizer per customer specifications. The Palletizer may also be responsible to keep lines stocked, perform case counts, and enter data into production system. ATTN Team Members: This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. Team Members hired into part time positions are not eligible to bid on promotional positions and/or transfers for a period of 6 months.

Requirements

Must be able to perform the Palletizer Training Checklist job tasks within expected training period.
Must be able to follow direction and stay on task with little to no supervision.
Must be able to effectively communicate to colleagues and management.
Must be able to safety operate pallet jack, hand jack, and other industrial equipment.
Must be able to read and understand the Palletizer SOP’s, manuals, and related documentation as written.
Must be able to work weekends as needed.
Team Member will flex the wrists and hands
Team Member will walk, bend, stand, twist, push/pull, and lift on regular basis.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 35-50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
Must be willing and able to move heavy objects (100 lbs.) with mechanical device.
Team Member will Must stand and/or walk on cement floors for duration of shift.

Responsibilities

Keep all lines stocked with packaging material needed for stacking/shipping pallets.
Will maintain tape machines by replacing tape roles as needed.
Keep area clean and organized, especially after changeovers and shutdowns.
Maintain accurate case counts.
Complete daily production forms and any other required documentation.
Complete hourly case counts by line and product code
Properly label pallets with barcodes and enter pallet case counts and time data into inventory system.
May stack pallets based on customer specifications.
Review and compare total production forms with barcode inventory system.
May be required to rotate positions with runner, stacker, and/or other positions based on production needs.
Must communicate any issues/concerns to direct lead, supervisor, and/or manager in timely manner.
Responsible for notifying Supervisor and/or QA of contamination concerns.
Responsible for monitoring and reporting any wear and tear on equipment in timely manner.
Responsible for following company policies/procedures written or verbal.
Performs all other tasks as assigned.