Lead Palletizer

Job Opportunity At Steuben Foods

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family-owned business. With roots firmly planted in Western New York, we are committed to providing our customers with superior aseptic products in a safe, clean, and efficient workplace environment. Our dedication to excellence in food safety and quality, innovation, and continued growth has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry. At our company, our core values include honesty, integrity, work ethic, loyalty, and accountability. We prioritize creating an environment where these values thrive, while also recognizing that our people are our most important asset. As a 700+ manufacturing company based in Western New York, we take pride in contributing to the local economy and community.

Education/Prerequisite Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding and execution of food plant GMPs, sanitation, and cleanliness requirements
• Quality mindset
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Capable of lifting and stacking 30-40 lbs throughout shift/Proper lifting techniques
• Package/case defects
• Documentation sample plan pulled/tagging system
• Computer knowledge
• Electronic hand jack certification needed

Work Specifications Responsibilities

• Responsible for food safety and quality
• Know pallet stacking patterns on all products
• Pallet quality inspection no nails/no loose or missing slats
• Check for defects on case missing codes, missing straws, trays glued, shrink wrap sealed properly, correct cardboard
• Follow proper lifting techniques
• Print out pallet tags correctly
• Ensure that all cases are stacked on individual pallets according to specified filler and spec sheets (no mixing of cases on pallets)
• Tagging system set ups
• Working with operators/PQI's on handling line clearances
• Set up/staging of sample plans/holds
• Relief of palletizers for breaks/lunches
• Checking all packaging codes
• Electronic hand jack certification needed to move pallets

Perks

• Safety Bingo - win $50 gift card
• Birthday card with gift card
• Family events throughout the year
• Free lunch twice a week

Rate of pay: $20.00 to $21.00

Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.