Palletizer

2nd Shift Palletizer Assembly Picker/LoaderThe 2nd shift Palletizer Assembly Picker/Loader is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases, and working any station or line that is assigned. The order assembly picker/loader works anywhere in the Load-out/Cooler areas that may be assigned.Responsibilities include:Moving full cased product from the unitizer to pick faces or storage locations.Replenishing full cased product from storage locations to pick faces.Moving product & materials within the facility. Receiving materials for warehouse storage.Supplying packaging material, cartons and hulls to line as needed.Maintaining pallet supply for palletizer.Duties may include loading and unloading products in trailers. Distributing pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas. Staging materials for production.Performing freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).May use hand-held tracking device.Marking the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.Keeping accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets and computerized equipment.Ensuring proper code date rotation.Reporting any mechanical problems such as bad wear strips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.Reporting any product/packaging issues.Maintaining communication with other departments, management and employees and notifying them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.Ensuring all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensuring all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.Following Good Manufacturing Practices.Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work area.Following all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Reporting any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.Trailer checks.Performing other duties as assigned.Job requirements include:High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.Minimum 2 years recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test.Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift.Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 5-8 cases high.Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.Be able to effectively work in a team environment.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks.)Job benefits include:401kUniforms will be provided.Health, Dental and Vision insurance.HolidaysEarn Sick Leave/PTO with time worked.Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.