Palletizer

Palletizer OperatorWe take pride in processing and delivering top-tier peanut products to our clients across the country. From raw shelling and custom roasting to final packaging, quality and safety drive every step of our process. We are seeking a dependable Palletizer Operator to join our team in Suffolk to manage the final stage of our packaging line and ensure orders are built safely and accurately.As a Palletizer Operator, you will be responsible for running and monitoring automated palletizing equipment, verifying case counts and box labels, securing pallets with stretch-wrap, and staging finished inventory for warehouse storage or outbound shipment. You will work closely with line laborers and production supervisors to maintain line speed and prevent bottlenecks.Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Operation: Set up, run, and adjust automated or semi-automated palletizing machines and stretch-wrap units; troubleshoot and clear routine line jams.Stacking & Staging: Build, stack, and secure finished product pallets according to designated stacking patterns and weight limits.Quality & Verification: Inspect outgoing cases for proper lot codes, intact tape seals, and accurate label placement before palletizing.Material Handling & Forklift: Utilize manual/electric pallet jacks or sit-down forklifts to supply packaging materials (pallets, slip sheets, stretch-wrap) and transport finished pallets to warehouse bays.Food Safety & Cleanliness: Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), plant safety rules, and allergen control guidelines in a peanut processing facility.Documentation: Maintain shift logs tracking total pallet production, downtime, and material usage.Qualifications & RequirementsExperience: 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, food packaging, or warehouse facility (palletizing or machine operation preferred).Forklift Experience: Prior experience operating sit-down forklifts or electric pallet jacks is a strong plus.Technical Skills: Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with digital control panels (HMI touchscreens).Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently, bend, twist, and stand for long periods in a warm or dusty plant environment with peanut allergen exposure.Mindset: Strong commitment to workplace safety, attendance reliability, and detail-oriented quality checks.