Palletizer Operator

The Palletizer Operator tends to the automatic can palletizer to ensure continuous line production. Key Accountabilities Understands and complies with position related safety SOP’s and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment. Comply with all plant and corporate safety policies and regulations and participate pro-actively in plant safety programs and initiatives, including online safety training and safety observations. Comply with all plant and corporate Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Tends automatic can palletizer to ensure continuous line production. Operate controls when necessary to restore machine to automatic status. Pull defective cans, upright-turned over cans, clear jams from palletizers, conveyors, runways, pallet or top frame dispensers. Analyze inspection data and establish quality level and acceptability of product where limits are not clearly defined; to include understanding and identifying defective product in accordance with corporate and plant procedure. Check layers of cans for full pattern pack, replacing missing or defective cans. Counts, records, and disposes of spoilage in designated manner. Performs any specifically assigned check, test, gauge or instrument inspections. Reports findings to appropriate employees and supervisor. Enters data in system. Continuously inspects visually for defective product. Reports to supervisor any incidences of equipment malfunction or defective cans or packing materials. Communicates with peers to understand issues, changes and processes. Sorts, re-feeds or depals cans as required. Completes any other duties as assigned. Maintains the highest level of housekeeping. Knowledge / Skills / Experience Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment Detail oriented Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility High School Diploma or equivalent Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise Ability to work multiple machines in a fast-paced environment Able to climb stairs frequently. Able to visually differentiate colors and read fine print Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion. Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey! Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, and participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardagh Group